In great family dramas, money is rarely just currency; it is power, love, and control.
This character knows the family is broken but actively works to maintain the status quo to avoid conflict. "Let’s not ruin dinner," they plead, as the house burns down around them. The Enabler is often the most tragic figure because they sacrifice their own sanity for a hollow peace.
The ultimate study of toxic wealth. The Roy children are engaged in a Darwinian battle for their father’s approval. What makes the story brilliant is that they are all monstrous, yet we root for their individual moments of vulnerability. The complex family relationships here hinge on the inability to say "I love you" without it sounding like a threat.
Resentment built on the "invisible labor" one sibling performed to protect the innocence of the other. 5. The "Secret" That Everyone Actually Knows