Stranger Things has always been a shocker with its unimaginable turns of events. In Season 2 Episode 7, named Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister, Eleven left Hawkins for an entirely different location in search of her past.The entire episode revolves around the narration of her story and the audience gets a glimpse of the harsh Chicago where she meets individuals who test her power, her decisions and her true self. You are immediately immersed in how Eleven is going to learn how she would react to the people and the circumstances around her.It goes without saying that the overall plot of the season was mainly about Hawkins and the Upside Down, but still, this episode completely turned the tables and was all about Eleven’s perspective, her evolution and the burden of her powers.The audience is shown that while she grapples with an unfamiliar world, she gets both friends and foes and learns about those decisions that shape her character. It is a rollercoaster of excitement plus a philosophical challenge, a story that underlines Eleven's intricacy and prepares the ground for her later on in the season.Eleven's adventure in Chicago in Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7 begins with Eleven digging through the files of the kids that had been abducted, and one of them significantly links her to Kali Prasad, or Eight. Prasad was yet another of the test subjects at Hawkins Lab, like Eleven, and her tale gives Eleven the courage to follow her and thus leave Hawkins.Eleven is now on her own with just her determination and the objective of locating Kali and she travels to Chicago, where she is soon caught up in a completely different world that is rather disordered and dangerous.Eleven has only just arrived in the city when she first encounters the members of Kali's gang, one of them being Axel and the other being Funshine. They are the kind of people who would seem a little bit doubtful and skeptical from the very first moment, so they will not let her go that easily; instead, they will confront her right away and see how much she can do in terms of her powers and if she can defend herself.This encounter not only marks the beginning of Eleven’s mastery of her powers but also shows her ability to customize her behavior in a totally new and different setting from Hawkins'. The city of Chicago is now playing the role of an antagonist; it is full of horrors, giving her a hard time.Meeting Kali and exploring her powers in Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7The peak scene of Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7 is the one in which Eleven meets Kali, the boss of the group of the rejected ones. Kali tells her own tale, recounting how she has managed to live with her past traumas and how she has been using her special powers. She prods Eleven to permit hatred into her heart. This is the suggestion she gives her so that she can have the power of revenge.Nonetheless, Eleven is doubtful about it. In contrast to Kali, who depends on violence, Eleven weighs all the ethical implications of what she is about to do and this choice reveals that she is on a different road. This interaction underlines the ethical dilemmas that also become the subject matter of the episode: she is discovering that with great power comes great responsibility, and that losing one’s temper could lead to a very ominous result.Her conversations with Kali allow the audience to witness her emotional as well as moral growth.Moral and emotional growth in Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7Over the course of Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7, Eleven deals with the aftermath of the gang's violent tactics and ponders on her personal values. She recognizes the danger of her powers but at the same time, opts for patience instead of revenge. This ethical turmoil is a leitmotif that emphasizes the deep and character-driven approach of the episode.The tension in the episode is still present and it is not due to the Upside Down but the gang’s threats and Eleven’s inner turmoil. Her transition makes it clear that Stranger Things is not only about otherworldly risks; human feelings and good/evil choices that are made during the story are also part of it.Key events of Stranger Things Season 2 Episode 7Eleven finds Kali’s file and chooses to seek her, thus leaving Hawkins.She makes it to Chicago and meets Axel and Funshine who test her strength.Eleven is introduced to Kali, who narrates her life, thus opening the door to her revenge-philosophy.Eleven is torn apart by Kali’s stance and in the end, she refuses to fight with rage.The episode ends with Eleven obtaining a more profound comprehension of her selfhood and the power-related duties.These pivotal moments make sure that even though Episode 7 takes us away from Hawkins, it still plays a major role in the character development of Eleven.Reception and narrative importanceThe episode is frequently referred to as divisive because the setting shifts away from Hawkins, with some viewers claiming it takes the main story away, while others enjoy the narrative about Eleven's development and the display of her powers.The episode also presents the notion that Eleven is not an isolated case; there are others who share her qualities, which in turn expands the series’ grandeur. The drama outside Hawkins is a proclamation of the fact that Eleven’s tale is not merely about the battle against evil but also the realization of one's true self, and moral decisions.The encounters with Kali reveal the protagonist to be the one who is not pretending to be a victim but the one who knows the effect of their actions and who can therefore choose not to react with vengeance.Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister is a distinctive and indispensable part of the plot of Stranger Things. It depicts Eleven's journey beyond Hawkins, her meeting with Kali and the gang, and her moral as well as emotional challenges. The confrontation in Chicago, plus the way the protagonist reacts and thinks, creates an interesting story that is different from the main plot of the season but very necessary for her development.The episode indicates that the series is not only dealing with monsters that come from the Upside Down but also with human beings endowed with powers, and the choices they make in order to discover their identities. Eleven's decisions and character maturation during this episode are crucial; they determine her role for the rest of the season and provide the audience with a richer understanding of her strengths, weaknesses and moral compass.Also read: Netflix releases the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, watch here