In "everything that rises must converge," how does the scene in which julian's mother tries to give the boy a penny develop her character? it shows that julian's mother is willing to challenge racial prejudice in spite of the disapproval of people around her. it shows that julian's mother, while trying to be gracious, doesn't realize that other people see her as condescending. it shows that julian's mother and julian are still capable of love for each other, although neither of them realizes it. it shows that julian's mother and the boy share a personal sympathy that stems from both characters' basic goodness.