Harris uses his power to manipulate and oppress his daughters and grandchildren. Harris is always talking about money. He makes threats towards his children about the financial stability without actually directly saying it. “Thatcher and I are sorting out through my affairs. I’m considering leaving a good portion of my estate to my Alma Mater… so when Grandad said he might leave his money to build Harvard a student center and asked our advice, he wants involving the family in his financial plans. He was making a threat” (Lockhart 158-159). In this dialogue, Harris is bringing up the idea of not giving his inheritance to his children but rather his college. Harris’ life is coming to an end soon. His daughter's’ future is determined by who inherits