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Who ends up inheriting Howards End at the end of the novel?
Rationale
Although Ruth Wilcox's handwritten desire to bequeath Howards End to Margaret Schlegel is initially overlooked by the Wilcox family, by the conclusion of the novel, Henry Wilcox states that the property will eventually go to Margaret — which also includes Helen's illegitimate son with Leonard Bast.
Who inherits Howards End at the conclusion of the novel?
Rationale
Ruth Wilcox initially wanted to leave Howards End to Margaret, but her family ignored this informal wish. By the novel's end, Henry Wilcox ultimately agrees that Margaret should inherit the property, honoring Ruth's true intention.
Who inherits Howards End at the end of the novel?
Rationale
By the novel's conclusion, Henry Wilcox discloses that his late wife, Ruth Wilcox, always intended for Howards End to belong to Margaret Schlegel. Now married to Henry, Margaret eventually moves into the house, and Henry acknowledges that it will eventually be inherited by Helen's illegitimate son, representing the connection between the novel's opposing worlds.