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While the higher-ups play chess, the pawns suffer the consequences.

Avon Barksdale’s street smarts are on full display as his paranoia shifts from a character trait to a survival strategy. He orders the removal of phone lines from his girlfriend's house and refuses to use the same payphone twice. This cautiousness is contrasted with , who continues to struggle with his place in the hierarchy. His "date" with Donette at an expensive restaurant highlights his alienation; despite his money, he feels like an outsider in a world governed by different rules. The Human Cost The_wire_1x05

The Wire - "The Pager" (season 1, episode 5) - Lost in the Movies While the higher-ups play chess, the pawns suffer

A "2" becomes an "8," a "4" becomes a "6," and a "5" swaps with a "0". This cautiousness is contrasted with , who continues