The conflict surrounding Howards End reaches its climax as secrets and choices of the characters unfold. Tragedy and shocking events intertwine the fates of the Wilcoxes, the Schlegels, and Leonard Bast. Ultimately, Howards End returns to Margaret, granting the house a renewed meaning. Tradition and future, love and responsibility find a path toward reconciliation within this space. The novel closes by questioning how personal lives and social values can coexist in harmony.
