Jewel in the Palace Episode 5

Review of episode 5

This episode explored the importance of not gossiping. Jang Geum talked too much to Keum Young, while not knowing who she is, and that later got her into troubles with the other girls. Had she kept to herself regardless of who she is talking to, this would not have happen.This episode explored the theme of helping one another. Jang Geum was rewarded and allowed to go home but she fought for Yeun Seng's right to go home instead. Jang Geum wanted to help Yeun Seng.This episode explored the theme of bullying. The other girls ostracised Jang Geum because of Keum Young's issue and bullied her.