Answer:
Repetition emphasizes the tone and mood of the narrator, when we see that he repeats the bad qualities any one can guess that the narrator is angry, this applies to real life as well.
Explanation:
"Quicksand is more than a novel about a person’s search for identity. <span>
It offers a critical commentary on diverse cultural and racial societies—their oppressive institutions, outmoded traditions, false values, and distorted ways of perceiving reality.</span>
..Furthermore, she finds the sensual excesses practiced in Harlem to be repulsive to the values of her moral upbringing. is more than a novel about a person’s search for identityAgain seeking..."
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I believe it's about finding who you are and understanding your values.
I would think it is the first answer "it tells us something about mr.hollybrass that isnt explicitly stated" because indirect characterization can be noticed from appearance,actions,or speech
