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Part Two Discussion of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

Part Two Discussion of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

A trip to Denmark, a religious conversion, and a tragic end for Helga Crane in Chapters 13-25 of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen.

Aug 22, 2025
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Part Two Discussion of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen
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After finishing Quicksand, I need to sit with my thoughts for awhile before putting together a full analysis or reflection for us. What a wild ride. My initial impression on finishing was how much more impactful this book would be with about 200 more pages in order to really live in the spaces between Helga’s rash decisions. But then would her restlessn…

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