... in North America populated with characters rich and diverse in their complexity. This study builds on White-Parks' conclusions by exploring the role of genre manipulation in Sui Sin Far's literary and political innovations. In addition, I will argue that Sui Sin Far's specific focus on the position of biracial and bicultural individuals (both in autobiographical and fictional representations) is a ... identity to be impossible while racism continues to enforce social exclusion and hierarchy. At the same time, literary critics are rethinking the genre of sentimental romance to better und...

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... instead of blacks. The Klan received approximately five million members by 1923. However, such fears stirred up American attitudes towards immigrants and immigration restriction laws were immediately passed. In 1917, a literary test was enacted for all immigrants that wanted to enter the US. This would work since most immigrants were poor and could not afford English lessons ("How and Why ... to Europe to serve as nurses, mechanics, and sometimes even spies. By 1917, it was surveyed that 16 percent of women had vacated their domestic service and took on more prominent roles in society (...

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