“Everything can’t be explained by some general biological phrase.”  ― Nella Larsen, Passing

 

Nella Larsen is the brilliant and elusive writer who created works like Quicksand and Passing, two stories that focused on complex biracial characters bringing focus on another aspect of the identity of the New Negro. The focal point of these characters could be considered their struggle with their mixed identities in a world where society was heavily impacted by the racial separation in the country.