The Last of Us: Ellie and the Art of Forgiveness
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us tackles many complex themes, including the role of forgiveness in human relationships. In Ellie's world, there are no legal or social structures to formally serve justice, so it is up to everyone to come up with their own sense of right and wrong. Ellie chooses to hold onto grudges and get even in the name of justice, and it repeatedly brings her nothing but misery. By the time she learns to try forgiveness, she has lost far too much.
The recent release of The Last of Us Part 1 has allowed gamers to experience Joel and Ellie's epic journey once again. Although the story is primarily focused on Joel, players do get to see Ellie's personality blossom, and the feistiness and stubbornness that define her are on show. Through Joel and Tommy, she witnesses the redemptive power of forgiveness, though she fails to learn the necessary lessons in time.
The Significance of Joel's Watch In The Last of Us
Gamers are introduced to Ellie in 2013's The Last of Us. Although she is very special, due to her immunity to the infection plaguing humanity, in many ways Ellie is just another girl. She enjoys adventure, is courageous, and she has a strong sense of loyalty toward those she loves. Unfortunately, she is unable to enjoy her childhood because dystopian society ensures plenty of tragedies visit her. From a young age, she is exposed to a lot of death, though she learns to find a sense of safety in Joel, who slowly but surely becomes a father figure to her.
In The Last of Us Part 2, gamers are exposed to a version of Ellie that is a bit older. She is well and truly her own person at this point and is no longer in need of Joel’s guardianship. In Jackson, she has had romantic relationships, forged friendships, and
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