How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"No matter what you did, the diaspora mothers with pumping breasts would impugn your character. And an African woman, with a single glance from eyes that had burned away their own lashes, could discredit your elements." (10.180)
Although there's nothing wrong with Jade's self-esteem, she does have moments of doubt. She can feel that black people around her judge her for acting "white." She fears these people's judgment because deep down she does think that there's something inauthentic about her.