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Trust, We Need It
Trust in essential in any relationship, and it is highlighted in the series The Last of Us as Joel and Ellie learn to reply on each other to survive.
Trust is vital aspect of healthy relationships built through consistency and open communication. It provides a sense of safety and allows individuals to be vulnerable. However, trust can be quickly broken, and rebuilding it takes effort, commitment, and transparency.
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Life is Precious
The Last of Us is a game adopted to a series about survival in a post-apocalyptic world, where life is often short and brutal.
Life is precious because it is unpredictable, fleeting, and full of beauty and connections. Life should be cherished each moment and prioritize what truly matters. ...
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Empathy
Throughout the series, we learn the importance of understanding other's perspectives and experiences, even when they differ from our own.
Empathy towards other plays a crucial role in a healthy relationships and social interactions, fostering connection and compassion.
Empathy has v...
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Bad Things Happen to Good People
In the Last of Us, we see how cordyceps kill most of the world's population, regardless of their moral standing. This harsh reality is a reminder that life can be unpredictable and unfair.
Everyone faces challenges, but with the right mindset and support (resilience, developing problem-solv...
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Cost of Revenge
Revenge can come at a great cost. Revenge often leads to a cycle of violence and suffering, and it's not always the best solution. It can be seen as a response to perceived injustice or harm, with the desire to restore a sense of justice and fairness. However, research also suggests the revenge c...
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Fragility of Life
The series emphasizes how fragile life can be, as characters are killed off unexpectedly.
Life is fragile and precious gift that can be taken away at any moment. It reminds us to cherish each moment, prioritize what matters, and treat others with compassion, empathy, and respect. Despite th...
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Violence Begets Violence
The last of Us shows us that violence leads to more violence.
Violence begets violence warns that violent behavior can lead to a cycle of aggression and retaliation. This cycle can have devastating consequences, perpetuate negative stereotypes, and reinforce harmful power dynamics.
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Power of Sacrifice
Sacrificing oneself for the greater good is, perhaps, the most common returning theme from the series. As most of the characters are forced to make tough choices to save others.
In our lives, we often sacrifice without us knowing it. Perhaps sacrifice is the most common form of love we offe...
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People Are Both Good and Bad
Joel and Ellie demonstrate that people can be both kind and compassionate, but also ruthless and violent, depending on the circumstances.
While humans can display kindness, empathy, and contribute to society, we can also be selfish, aggressive, and engage in unethical behavior. Understandin...
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