The author chooses to use the word "self-possessed" three separate times throughout the story (in paragraphs 1, 8, and 14) to describe
Vera.
Explain how this repetition develops Vera's character using details
from the story.
(story - the open window)

all of the statements cuz

black citizens were denied access to the same public facilities as whitesun.

marriages between white and nonwhite citizens were forbidden.

nonwhite citizens were required to carry identification papers with them at all times.

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this map shows the geographic distribution of different tidal cycles along some earth's coastlines. areas experiencing tides are marked in yellow and experience one low tide and one high tide each day.