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Edmund, the illegitimate son of the Earl of Gloucester, rejects the societal laws that brand him as inferior due to his birth. He vows to overthrow his legitimate brother Edgar and seize his inheritance through a cunning deception, appealing to nature to favor his ambition.

Nick is caught snooping through patient files by the manipulative Squeers while investigating the mistreatment of Mrs. Smike. Squeers attempts to intimidate and then recruit Nick by suggesting he is the heir to his uncle's business interests, dangling a potential inheritance to ensure his silence and cooperation.

Nick approaches his estranged, wealthy uncle Ralph to ask for a loan to support his mother and sister after his father's death. Ralph coldly rejects the plea, revealing deep-seated resentment over family inheritance and challenging Nick's sense of entitlement. The scene culminates in a heated clash of values between Ralph's ruthless self-reliance and Nick's desperate familial loyalty.

Nessa Stein delivers a powerful public address at the site of her father's assassination, pivoting from a humorous anecdote to a serious political manifesto. She argues that Israel's security is best maintained not through military force, but through economic investment and communication infrastructure in Palestinian territories.

Francis Moor plots to displace his brother and father to secure his inheritance, delivering a chilling manifesto on the rejection of morality, conscience, and familial bonds in favor of raw power.

Walt corners Marta in her hallway, attempting to intimidate her into renouncing her inheritance by threatening to expose her mother's undocumented status. Marta realizes she now holds the family's wealth and power, turning the tables on him before retreating to find a mysterious blackmail note.

The Duke of York confronts King Richard II regarding the unlawful seizure of the banished Bolingbroke's inheritance. He warns the King that by violating the laws of succession, he undermines his own right to the throne and risks losing the loyalty of his subjects.