In his final lecture to his mother, Julian says: "You needn't act as if the world had come to an end ... because it hasn't. From now on you've got to live in a new world and face a few realities for a change." This statement is ironic because it applies to Julian more than to his mother. How does this quotation apply to Julian at the end of the story?

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Marilyn Weber

30 January, 20:06

In his final lecture to his mother, Julian says: "You needn't act as if the world had come to an end ... because it hasn't. From now on you've got to live in a new world and face a few realities for a change." This statement is ironic because it applies to Julian more than to his mother. How does this quotation apply to Julian at the end of the story?

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Roberto Vega · Answer 1

The final lecture in which Julian gave to her mother ironically applies more to him than his mother. It is because his mother's death was the least expected thing to happen yet it happen therefore Julian needs to accept it and face the new world without his mother.

Nasir Davis · Answer 2

Julian’s last words reflected that Christianity will become the empire’s state religion. During his death, he knew that Christianity would expand and he’s telling his mother to accept reality and embrace change. I am hoping that this answer has answered all your queries about this specific question.