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During the Harlem Renaissance, many literary works concentrated on celebrating African American heritage. However, many other writers also began concentrating on the darker theme of naturalism. Nella Larsen’s Quicksand illustrates many elemen ....

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... that she lives in. In Naxos, she convinces herself that she is leaving a place that has “grown into a machine” (4). Although the conforming nature of the institution contributes to Helga’s desire to leave, she is also stirred with “an overpowering desire for action of some sort” (4). Instead of staying in Naxos and fighting a battle against the institute’s conservative attitudes, Helga chooses to flee an unpleasant reality. This exemplifies the “fight or flight” animal instinct that is said to control behavior in situations that become overwhelming. Instead of fighting, Helga time and time again chooses to leave what becomes unbearable ...