Poussey remains one of the few characters who refuses to compromise her values, which leads to her suffering.
Below is an analysis of the episode’s key themes and character arcs. [S2E11] Take a Break from Your Values
A major focus of the episode is . After months in prison, Piper is granted leave to attend her grandmother’s funeral. However, her return to "the real world" is far from the idealized reunion she imagined. Poussey remains one of the few characters who
Red tries to reclaim her status through the "Golden Girls" kitchen takeover, while Vee continues her hostile takeover of the prison's underground economy. [S2E11] Take a Break from Your Values
Flashbacks in this episode reveal the origins of imprisonment.