English 117: Passing

I am actually really enjoying this short story. I find it very interesting. I thought that it was interesting how in the introduction of the actual book, it talks about how one can interpret a lesbian relationship from the story. I have to admit, at first I did get that impression (even before I read the introduction). I read the introduction after I read the first part of the book. However, the way that things are worded have made we wonder if there was some type of relationship that existed or was forming. I don’t know if anyone else got that feeling. Just with some of the areas, like when Irene describes Clare sometimes. Irene is always talking about how Clare is so charming, she smiles and Irene forgets that she was ever mad at Clare. Or that Irene finds herself hanging out with Clare, even though she supposedly dislikes Clare. I don’t know. The way things are worded paint a certain picture, that if altered, then the picture would too change. I am really enjoying this reading though! I want to finish it!