Question

refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. in \everything that rises must converge,\ which new development overcomes julian at the end? he finally realizes that his efforts to befriend african americans seem awkward and false. he belatedly understands that he is not going to be the great writer or the wealthy landowner that he had hoped to be. he accepts the possibility that his mother knows as much about life as he does. for the first time, he feels guilty about his mean treatment of his mother.

Explanation:

In "Everything that Rises Must Converge," Julian's key realization at the end is a newfound guilt over his harsh treatment of his mother, triggered by her stroke after an altercation.

Answer:

D. For the first time, he feels guilty about his mean treatment of his mother.