Who is John Bellew from Passing and what is their importance?

John Bellew is Clare's husband. He is a very wealthy man, who is able to provide Clare with a comfortable home. Bellew, however, is deeply prejudiced against blacks, calling blacks terrible names and constantly speaking out against them. Irene finds Bellew to be offensive, and she worries about the life Clare must live under his offensive manner. In the end, Irene fears that Bellew will divorce Clare when he learns about her true racial heritage, something Irene cannot allow to happen.