Peppe establishes rules, demanding Amber to be his slave and obey him as master. Despite her money and power, she complies by washing his clothes, fetching water, and serving him for food. Amber struggles with being bossed around but fears being left behind by Peppe. He punishes her for defiance by physically abusing her, highlighting the frustration of being controlled. Peppe despises her view of money and admires a self-sufficient prostitute more than the wealthy but unhappy Amber. Amber would rather die than live under Peppe's dominance.