Herman J. Mankiewicz

Charles Foster Kane confronts his former guardian and financial advisor, Mr. Thatcher, over his editorial attacks on big business. Kane articulates his dual identity as both a wealthy shareholder and a populist publisher, dismissively mocking Thatcher's concerns about the newspaper's massive financial losses.

An aging and isolated Kane reflects on his mortality and the vanity of his wealth while reciting poetry to his stoic butler, Raymond.

Emily and Leland discuss the aftermath of Charles Foster Kane's political ruin and the cold reality of their public lives.

Leland confronts Kane about his ego, accusing him of treating the American public like property and only associating with those he can control.

Susan Alexander prepares to leave her husband, Charles Foster Kane, who desperately pleads for her to stay while revealing his own narcissism.

Susan confronts Kane about his controlling nature and his inability to truly love anyone, accusing him of trying to bribe people for their affection.

An elderly Jedediah Leland reflects on his complicated friendship with the late Charles Foster Kane while being interviewed by the reporter Thompson. Leland provides a cynical yet profound critique of Kane's character, power, and lack of personal conviction.

Jedediah Leland reflects on the complex and hollow nature of his former friend, Charles Foster Kane, to a reporter. He explores Kane's obsession with power and his ultimate lack of personal conviction or belief in anything beyond himself.