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“Her father, by contrast, was reputedly dour and parsimonious—as well as eminently wealthy—and Lizzie and her elder sister Emma were ever at odds with him and their stepmother, often over financial matters.”-8. This explains how Mr Borden (Lizzie and Emma’s dad) was a stingy, but very rich man. “ But arguments about property and money are often about position in family structure as well.” -4. This says that amount of money and or property depends on where you stand in the family.“Plain and simple, and supplying a reason to kill since the days of old: money, and a not-insignificant amount of ill will on the side.” -5. Also, this quotes states that dating way back money was a key motive in the murders of the rich. Proven by the text Mr. Borden’s money was a leading factor to his death. Then, Lizzie had shown pure hatred toward both her father and step