[s2e6] Proximity «Authentic • Walkthrough»

The titular "Seven Fishes" tradition is an attempt to use ritual as a buffer. Donna uses the complexity of the meal to justify her martyr complex, creating a frantic "proximity" to her work to avoid actual emotional proximity to her children. The kitchen becomes a fortress where she can be both the hero and the victim. For the kids, the tradition is a minefield they must navigate together, proving that shared trauma is often the strongest, albeit most painful, bond. The Impact on the Future

In many contexts, proximity implies intimacy and support. In "Fishes," however, proximity is a weapon. The Berzatto household is physically and emotionally cramped. Characters are constantly encroaching on each other's personal space—Donna in the kitchen, Richie and Lee arguing across the table, Sugar trying to manage her mother’s volatile moods. [S2E6] Proximity

"Fishes" serves as a reminder that the people we are closest to have the greatest power to define our boundaries. It shows that proximity without peace is just a collision. To move forward, as Carmy eventually tries to do, one must often create distance from the very things that were once "close to home" in order to find a version of closeness that is actually healthy. The titular "Seven Fishes" tradition is an attempt