[s2e4] Crucible -

While Sara is a physical warrior, Laurel is in a psychological crucible. She is spiraling into addiction, using pills and alcohol to cope with the trauma of losing Tommy and her recent kidnapping. She is the version of the "forged" person who is currently cracking under the heat.

Oliver acts as a mirror for both sisters. He is trying to prove he has moved past his island crucible to become a "better man" by sponsoring a "Cash for Guns" event rather than just using violence. [S2E4] Crucible

A "third type" who learn to love the fire. These individuals choose to stay in their personal crucibles because the pain is the only thing they truly know anymore. Interlocking Crucibles While Sara is a physical warrior, Laurel is

The episode explores how different characters are currently trapped in or emerging from their own "fires": Oliver acts as a mirror for both sisters