: Examine Anya's struggle with her mother's expectations and her subsequent turn to cocaine as a coping mechanism for her lack of direction.
: Analyze Eli's decision to hide his medication and the resulting mania, highlighting the realistic portrayal of bipolar disorder in adolescents. [S11E20] Extraordinary Machine: Part 1
In this episode, Eli Goldsworthy exhibits erratic behavior after hiding his medication, leading to last-minute script changes for the school play and the firing of Jake. He becomes convinced he can win Clare back by using the play to break up her and Jake. Meanwhile, Anya feels immense pressure from her mother regarding her future plans, and she finds solace in drug use. : Examine Anya's struggle with her mother's expectations