Nella Larsen's "Quicksand"

Analysis: Nella Larsen was one of the most influential writer's of the Harlem Renaissance. One of Larsen's most famous contribution was Quicksand, an autobiography of Larsen's life. Larsen lived in many different environments growing up, some which were very welcoming to her race and others which were very harsh to her. Her autobiography embodies the Harlem Renaissance by embracing her heritage instead of fighting it. Larsen observes the people and environments around her and expresses it throughout her emotional account in Quicksand. Larsen's purpose was to give the public insight of her life and the lives of many African Americans facing racial degradation.