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Nella Larsen's Pasing

Quotes in which sexuality is alluded to in Nella Larsen's Passing

"An attractive-looking woman, was Irene's opinion, with those dark, almost black, eyes and that wide mouth like a scarlet flower against the ivory of her skin." (p. 15-16)

 

"She stole another glance. Still looking. What strange languorous eyes she had!" (p. 17)

 

"Irene studied the lovely creature standing beside her..." (p. 18)

 

"What was it about Clare's voice that was so appealing, so very seductive?" (p. 34)

 

"...she stood at her window frowning out into the dark rain and puzzling again over that look on Clare's incredibly beautiful face." (p. 46) 

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