In Season 2, Episode 2 of 'The Last of Us', the complexities of morality are highlighted through the violent confrontation between Abby and Joel. Here, Abby, motivated by vengeance, confronts Joel, ultimately leading to his brutal demise in front of Ellie. The episode explores themes of justified violence and the human capacity for cruelty. Additionally, the simultaneous threat of clickers attacking Jackson underscores the precariousness of the characters' lives in a world fraught with dangers beyond personal vendettas.
If the proverbial 'everyone' were polled about what was about to happen - not only that Joel should be killed, but that he should be shot, tortured, and beaten to death in front of Ellie... most would agree it was wrong.
But what kills me about this moment... is that when Abby promises to kill Joel... Joel nods. He agrees with her.
He meets her gaze, hears her words, and accepts his fate. He dies believing he deserves to die, and that's a truly wretched way to go.
The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2, tells a tale of two astonishing attacks... where thousands of clickers... lay siege to our characters' edenic community.
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