The Vanishing Half

by

Brit Bennett

Stella’s Wedding Ring

Stella’s wedding ring is a physical reminder of everything she gave up in order to lead a prosperous life as a white woman. Her initial decision to start passing as white began when she…

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The Photograph

Because it puts Kennedy’s burning questions about Stella’s past to rest, the photograph Jude gives her of their mothers symbolizes how meaningful it can be to gain a sense of emotional closure. Before…

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