The 5th episode of the series brought with it a new upward swing to the overall plot. Coming out of episode 4, Beth is forced into independence by the loss of her mother. During this period, she begins to learn more about herself and her relationship with her emotions. She displays a detachedness when faced with intimacy, and recklessness in a state of frustration. In addition to Beth’s exploration of how her emotions affect her, it also becomes clear that Beth’s ability as a chess player has continued to grow, as signified by her winning the chess tournament at the end of the film.