Read this sentence from paragraph 7.
Years later, in 1973, a young writer by the name of Alice Walker came to find that grave and the author who had inspired her own writing.
How does this sentence contribute to the overall meaning of the paragraph?
A
It indicates the importance of respecting the past.
B
It shows why people typically become writers.
C
It shows the influence that Hurston had on future generations of writers.
D
It indicates how Hurston had the power to affect different types of people.