In this scene, Oscar confronts his former professor, Richard, about the F he received on his essay, which Richard dismissed as plagiarism, attributing it to Oscar's background. Oscar argues that he genuinely wrote the essay, highlighting his passion for writing. Principal Williams intervenes, revealing that Oscar is indeed his son, which leads to Richard's firing due to his discriminatory remarks. Years later, Oscar, now a successful author, encounters Richard, who has fallen on hard times. Oscar expresses forgiveness, acknowledging that Richard's earlier behavior was wrong, and credits him for inspiring his writing career despite the professor's mistakes. The encounter emphasizes themes of redemption and the impact of prejudice.