The Nature of Guilt and Regret. As the narrator acknowledges her inability to improve Emily's fortunes in life, she faces a spiritual defeat, and “I Stand Here Ironing” is the narrator's meditation on the nature of guilt and regret in her life as a mother.
The correct answer is D. noun clause.
The clause <em>Maria was not going to show up </em>cannot be independent because it depends on the first part of the sentence. What did Tony realize? - That Maria was not going to show up.
Since it doesn't describe a noun or a verb, it cannot be an adjective/adverb clause either.
I think it is C hope this helps
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