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As the couple becomes entwined in a more sinister plot—a betting game of survival led by a villainous group—the tension mounts significantly. It serves as an allegory for the risks we take in relationships and life, emphasizing how quickly circumstances can spiral out of control, moving from personal grievances to threatening survival.
The callousness of external forces pushing against Nancy and Don illustrates how life's unpredictability can often overshadow personal struggles. Their internal turmoil is eclipsed by the immediate, violent chaos surrounding them, urging them to find unprecedented strength to escape.