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HBO's The Last of Us Podcast

Season 1, Episode 4 - “Please Hold To My Hand”

Feb 6, 2023
39:01

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Quick takeaways

  • Ellie's fascination with guns is driven by her desire to be self-sufficient and capable of defending herself in the post-apocalyptic world.
  • The encounter with a previously attacked enemy causes Ellie to question her own violent impulses and highlights that not all enemies are inherently evil, but products of a harsh and survival-driven world.

Deep dives

Ellie's fascination with guns

Ellie is infatuated with guns and is drawn to their power. She sees them as a symbol of survival and capability in the post-apocalyptic world. Through her questions to Joel about killing and shooting, she demonstrates her desire to be self-sufficient and capable of defending herself. Her fascination with guns is not out of fear, but rather a desire to walk the path of power like Joel does.

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