Monthly Archives: November 2012

Passing’s Ending

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Elan Witter

I was not surprised at the way Passing ended. I expected that either Clare or Irene would die. This was like a jealousy of two friends. I felt like Clare envied Irene’s life and felt like she would be more … Continue reading →

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Reading Journal : Passing

Posted on November 18, 2012 by charlie

 Passing was  a interesting writing that made me feel sad in some way the fact that how Clare was acting and the point that racism was something to fear in her relationship I didn’t like it. Her behavior as a … Continue reading →

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Reading journal for Passing(my first one omg!!!)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by xxkimimaruxx

My first reading journal ever!!! holy crap, hope I still get credit for it. Have to say, the ending of Passing did not surprise me one bit. We all knew Irene was going to finish off Clare one way or … Continue reading →

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Paper 2 Peer Review Guidelines

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Lisa Brundage

1) Read your partner’s paper silently to yourself, all the way through. 2) Read the paper again, more slowly. Underline the thesis and write “thesis” in the margin. 3) In the introductory paragraph, identify the main pieces of evidence supporting … Continue reading →

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End of Passing.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Adam

I never expected the end of passing to be like the way it was. Not because it was shocking or sudden, but because a lot of the issues were left unsolved.  Irene was particularly paranoid towards the end and her … Continue reading →

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Some Passing Quotes to Consider

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Lisa Brundage

“White people were so stupid about such things for that they usually asserted that they were able to tell; and by the most ridiculous means,”—scientific racism—“finger-nails, palms of the hands, shapes of ears, teeth, and other equally sill rot. They … Continue reading →

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Essay 2

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Lisa Brundage

Essay 2 REVISED DUE DATES DRAFT Due Nov 12—you must bring paper copy to class. You will not be able to participate if you do not bring a paper copy with you. Final Paper Due Nov 19. You must turn … Continue reading →

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