User:Bmharden2/The Vanishing Half/Jashongriffin123 Peer Review

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Brina, you've improved the synopsis a lot. I suggest a few cosmetic changes to the first paragraph. (I'll send these two you via a Microsoft word doc for sake of time). The last two paragraphs of the synopsis were spot on!

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Bennett's novel explores the many ways humans perform to control society’s view of them

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Performance and Acting

Bennett's novel blurs the line between performance and authenticity.. Performance, particularly in regards to identity, is a central theme of the novel. Some of the characters, like Kennedy and Barry perform temporarily, mostly on stage. Kennedy perform______ while Barry performs in drag (highlight and link to another wikipedia article) on the weekends. Stella, on the other hand, must uphold a constant performance throughout her daily life in order to control society's view of her. Passing is an enduring struggle for Stella throughout the novel. In order for her to maintain her facade, she can never be fully honest with herself or others. Stella's performance becomes so intense that she ends up perpetuating racism even more than her white counterparts. (I think you're going to need a citation for this previous sentence).

Passing

Bennett's novel also delves into the complexities of racial passing (link to wikipedia page). Unlike its previous African American literary predecessor, Nella Larsen's Passing (link), where the protagonist's passing ended in tragic consequences, in Bennet's novel, she explores an alternate possibility. Stella does not regret her decision to pass and despite what it's cost her, chooses it again at the end of the novel. Bennett's novel conveys the many reasons why people chose to pass in a Jim Crow society. Many people simply wanted to escape the painful realities of racial degradation and prejudices. Stella's decision to pass causes emotional turmoil for her, but it also allows her to escape her hometown where she is virtually stagnant and unable to pursue her dreams.(a citation is needed).

Let me know if you have some questions. I know because it was a bit rushed it might not be as clear, but I hope it's helpful. Overall, you've done quite a bit to improve the page.