Re-Encounter

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Re-Encounter is a section of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel "Passing," contributing to the book’s exploration of racial identity, colorism, and complex female relationships in Harlem Renaissance society.

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instanceOf book section
narrative episode
author Nella Larsen NERFINISHED
contributesTo exploration of colorism in Passing
exploration of complex female relationships in Passing
exploration of racial identity in Passing
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
createdBy Nella Larsen NERFINISHED
genre novel section
language English
literaryMovement Harlem Renaissance NERFINISHED
medium print
narrativeFunction develops conflict between main female characters
intensifies psychological and social tensions
partOf Passing
partOfWorkPublicationYear 1929
publicationYear 1929
setting Harlem NERFINISHED
New York City
theme colorism
female friendship
intra-racial conflict
marriage and domestic life
passing for white
psychological tension
racial identity
social class
workIn African-American literature

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Passing (1929) partTitle Re-Encounter