Answer: D and C
Explanation: Its d because the more you know about person and their style the more you can visualize them while you read.
The answer is also c because knowing things about the characters past can effect how they act to help you find the theme for instance if the character has a scary past and is still scared to this day you can tell there is a horror theme to the story
-She plots a murder against Duncan
-she is more ambitious than her husband
"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.
The answer is B. I'm 98% sure.
