Gate because it has a similar sound (pronunciation) and so it is associated with the word late, fate, hate, etc.
A it’s a plot twist so you won’t know what it is
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b also pls mark as branliest answer
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"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.