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how does julian, the protagonist in "everything that rises must converge," change by the end of the story?

julian realizes that he has treated his mother unkindly and really loves her.

julian understands that he has long been the cause of guilt and sorrow for his mother.

julian recognizes that his mother dislikes him as much as he dislikes her.

julian sees for the first time that his own views on race and justice are wrong.

to give the reader a sense of the chaos, fear, and havoc taking place

shean is his name and he has been a shepord for   14 years

what is the question here?

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution