Question

How does the falling action of the story affect the meaning?
Jerome learns that he and Martin have far more in common than he anticipated.
Jerome is disappointed when Martin does not acknowledge his efforts to help him.
Jerome realizes that it is better to give people time to grieve rather than force them to interact after a tragedy.
Jerome comes to understand how much it means to be present for others who are facing difficulties.

Answer 1

Answer:

The falling action of a story is the section of the plot following the climax, in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases and the story moves toward its conclusion.