Part 7/9:
The Fallout: Consequences of Deception
As popularity rises, Ambrose's jealousy and need for revenge lead to a confrontation that results in law enforcement intervening. Bartleby's attempt to juggle reality and fantasy culminates in a lawsuit that places him at the mercy of an accreditation board, casting a shadow over the very college he fought to create. Here, the film poignantly asks, "What constitutes a real education?"
When forced to defend South Harmon’s existence, Bartleby makes a heartfelt appeal about learning and education's true purpose. He argues not just for himself but for all the hopeful students whose dreams seem unattainable under the scrutiny of traditional academia.