: Emily attempts to profess her appreciation for Sam in his private box at the opera. However, Sam abruptly rejects her, revealing that a letter Emily wrote to his wife made her "extremely uncomfortable". Reviewers point out Sam’s manipulative nature, noting how he encourages Emily's infatuation only to cast her as the "wronged party" when it becomes inconvenient.
The episode's centerpiece is a surreal hallucination during an opera performance. While watching the soprano, Emily envisions on stage, singing the lyrics of Emily's own poem, "Split the Lark — and you'll find the Music". [S2E6] Split the Lark
: This sequence highlights that Emily and Sue’s connection is rooted in Emily’s poetry. While Emily is currently drawn to Sam's "fame," the show suggests her bond with Sue is more "enduring" because Sue truly understands and is moved by her work. : Emily attempts to profess her appreciation for