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An important turning point arises when Jake learns that his time in solitary confinement was foundational in honing his skills as a strategist. The lessons from this dark period, exposed through his chess games with Avi, symbolize the depth of Jake’s character as he processes not just the game but the players involved. Ultimately, it becomes clear that power dynamics shift within every encounter; as he pays off debts with cleverly borrowed funds, he manages not only to outmaneuver his adversaries but also to redefine the terms under which he operates.