While the other teenagers use partying and "noise" to drown out their fears, Effy uses silence as a source of power and mystery. Psychological Perspectives
The episode uses several visual motifs to convey Effy’s internal state: [S1E8] Effy
Community discussions often describe Effy as a "mirror". Because she speaks so little, other characters project their own desires onto her—beauty, danger, or mystery—rather than seeing her actual pain. Symbolism in S1E8 While the other teenagers use partying and "noise"