In the final episode of The Last of Us Season 2, complex moral themes are addressed through poignant storytelling. The series critiques the notion that pain and trauma inherently lead to personal growth, stating instead that they often result in negativity and despair. Through the characters of Ellie and Joel, the show delves into the repercussions of revenge, suggesting it's a path that only fosters further violence. This second season solidifies its moral conclusions while beautifully marrying form and substance, ensuring the plot remains engaging despite its heavy themes.
In the final episode of the second season of Craig Mazin's The Last of Us, a wall reads: 'Everything's got a moral, if only you can find it.' This assertion raises controversial implications in today's world.
I'm more aligned with Woody Allen's school of thought in Annie Hall: life is full of loneliness, misery, suffering and it's over far too quickly. The food is terrible, and the portions are small.
What we can be certain of is that we didn't need an aphorism on a wall to understand that The Last of Us does indeed have a solid, well-constructed, and profound moral.
A thesis, inherited from the video game, that sharply points to revenge as a dead end—the endless spiral of violence and hatred it unleashes, masterfully using point of view as a tool.
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