How does the author's viewpoint change over the course of the text?

Early in the passage the narrator
believes that his individual plans are the most important. Later, he believes that
his family is more important.

Early in the passage, the narrator
believes that the college admission
system is flawed. Later, he understands
that he failed to meet their standards.

Early in the passage, the narrator
believes that a divergence from his plan will derail his life. Later, he believes that divergences shape his life.

Early in the passage, the narrator is
willing to accept a divergence from his plan. Later, divergences frustrate him.