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The once innocent friendships are challenged by adult lives, traumas, and personal dynamics that complicate their mission. Beverly's encounters highlight the emotional remnants of her childhood, and Ben's feelings for Beverly spark a romantic subplot. The group's bond is tested as they struggle between their current lives and the haunting memories of their youth.
The descent into the sewers underscored a return to their childhood fears, paralleling their attempts to recapture their strength and resolve. Each encounter with Pennywise serves as both a physical and psychological battle, with the clown playing on their fears to weaken their resolve.