Passing Quotes COPY Flashcards
“you’re the only white man here”
Felise says to John when he comes to the final party
“happiness, love or some wild ecstasy that she had never known”
These 3 things must be sacrificed for security
“shattered cup”
Irene at the party
“curious”
why white people come to NDL dances
“exquisite, torturing emotion”
description of love
“I don’t dislike them, I hate them”
Bellew’s attitude to black people
“city of the future”
Bellew’s description of NYC
“an impression of latent physical power”
description of John Bellew
“hazardous business”
Irene’s description of passing
“frightfully easy”
Clare’s description of passing
“ringing bells”
Clare’s laughter
“ivory mask”
Clare’s face
“tempting mouth”
“seductive smile”
Clare’s mouth
“foolish desire”
Clare’s wish to return to the community she left behind
“stepping always on the edge of danger”
Clare
