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With wealth amassed from his oil empire, Daniel reaches unprecedented heights, yet this success breeds contempt and loneliness. Struggling with alcoholism and regret, he is confronted by Eli—now desperate and morally bankrupt due to financial ruin in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Eli’s situation prompts a moment of twisted justice: Daniel's disdain boils over leading to a brutal confrontation that culminates in Eli's shocking demise.
The Tragic End of Daniel Plainview
Daniel's story is ultimately one of unrelenting ambition that devours every relation, leaving nothing behind but a fractured legacy. Alone, bitter, and reflecting on the ruins of his life and choices, he sinks into despair, embodying the brutal truths of capitalism and the human condition.