Amberson fortunes and house pride stir family conflict
Major Amberson built the grandest Midland City mansion after a 1873 fortune and started a 200 acre development. George Amberson Minafer, spoiled and arrogant, clashes with Eugene Morgan who seeks progress with a factory and horseless carriages. Hidden excavations reveal a plot to build rental houses, shocking George and triggering family tension.
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Major Amberson
Ambersons
Amberson Avenue
Midland City
Wilbur Minafer
Isabel
Wilbur
George Amberson Minafer
George
Lucy Morgan
Eugene Morgan
Bigbury
Eugene
Lucy
Fanny
Apartment plans spark debate in Ambersons town
George argues for an apartment building in a town wary of change while the Major contemplates money, law school, and future prospects. Family tensions rise as Eugene’s factory visit and George’s engagement hopes collide with the old rich family’s sense of tradition.
Young George plans to drive a tandem first
George shares plans to learn driving with ambitions to master a four in hand. He says Pendennis could be trained as leader, needs a new trap and harness, and a good day to match. The Major listens with surprise as the talk turns to practical costs and minimal help.
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Fanny
Isabel
Aunt
George
Lucy
Eugene
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Tom
Georgie
Dea
Wonden
Brother George
Papa
Ihugene
Pyel
National Avenue
Pendennis
Lucy Phe
Hmast
Perdennis
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