Catcher In The Rye Passing Quotes

Passing should be kept in the McDonogh curriculum; however, Catcher in the Rye should be removed. Passing should be kept because of themes throughout the book involving racial identity. The book Passing allows the reader to experience what it’s like to be a black woman during this time period, passing or embracing your true identity. Passing uses very complex vocabulary that is good for a freshman to learn for other books they may have to read in the future. Throughout this book, readers are asked the question, “Would it be better to pass or not at the time?”. Nella Larsen forces Irene and Clare to battle with this question throughout the whole book. The freshman English and history curriculum does not teach a lot about the struggles of black

Throughout the book, Irene starts to grow a hatred for Clare and her passing, so she says, “No, Clare Kendry cared nothing for the race. She only belonged to it.” (52) This quote shows how Irene really feels about Clare passing. She thinks Clare doesn't care about her race at all, but Clare likely thinks otherwise. Clare just thought this was an easier way to live, she still cherishes her own race, as the reader sees as the book goes on. Throughout the book, the reader sees the contrast between Irene and Clare. They are two very diverse voices that Nella Larsen does a great job at displaying. Catcher in the Rye is mostly about white people, and the reader does not get to see many perspectives other than Holdens. J.D. Salligner does a poor job at representing diverse voices. Passing is the perfect book for these diverse voices, which is why it must be kept. In conclusion, Passing is the easy choice to be kept in this McDonogh freshman curriculum, when The Catcher in the Rye should be removed. Passing had very important themes involving racial identity. The Catcher in the Rye has many important lessons but does not involve