The novel was adapted into a 2021 film of the same name by director Rebecca Hall. It had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021, and was released by Netflix later in the year.[72]
This content is from Wikipedia. GradeSaver is providing this content as a courtesy until we can offer a professionally written study guide by one of our staff editors. We do not consider this content professional or citable. Please use your discretion when relying on it.
The Question and Answer section for Passing is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Clare's largely successful attempt to "pass" as white despite her black ethnic heritage is the core of Larsen's novel. In terms of temperament, Clare is dramatic, outgoing, and willing to take risks; after all, she marries and has a daughter with...
Clare's largely successful attempt to "pass" as white despite her black ethnic heritage is the core of Larsen's novel. In terms of temperament, Clare is dramatic, outgoing, and willing to take risks; after all, she marries and has a daughter with...
The point of view in the novel is third-person limited through Irene's lens. The problem is that Irene is an unreliable narrator meaning we cannot always trust what she sees and tells us.
