Ellie

Role in the plot In the first game, 14-year-old Ellie traverses the former United States of America accompanied by Joel. The leadership of the Cicadas, a militant revolutionary group, has tasked her with escorting the girl to their research lab: since Ellie is immune to the global contagion, the scientists intend to study her body's properties and create a vaccine. Ellie is the protagonist of the game's DLC, subtitled Left Behind, in which she spends time with her friend Riley. In The Last of Us Part II, 19-year-old Ellie seeks revenge on a girl named Abby. Anna (mother) † Joel (guardian) † Marlin (guardian) † Dina (girl) JJ (adopted son) by orientation non-traditional.

Biography Born in 2019, six years after the pandemic began, she grew up in Boston, in the quarantine zone. She was orphaned as a baby when her mother abandoned her. Her mother's friend, Marlene, raised her. She attended a military boarding school in Boston. One day, Ellie was bitten by an infected person, which revealed her resistance to the infection. After this, Marlene offered to escort the girl to the other side of the country so that scientists could develop a vaccine. At the beginning of the story, Ellie is afraid of water and can't swim, which creates additional difficulties during the journey. Character Due to the trauma she suffered in childhood and adolescence, as well as her upbringing in a military school, Ellie has a harsh and pessimistic outlook on the world. However, beneath this serious facade, a cheerful and playful teenager often emerges. Ellie appreciates the beauty of nature and the world around her, and she loves animals. She is sensitive to relationships and develops genuine attachments to those who care about her. She suffers from monophobia—the fear of being alone—and survivor's guilt after the pandemic. She feels worthless, considering life a burden, and is convinced that her death will benefit others. Relationships Joel Miller is one of the central themes of the entire story. At the beginning of the game, Joel, a man who has suffered a terrible loss, refuses to let anyone into his heart. Ellie, on the other hand, is searching for someone who will stay close. Over time, they grow closer, but not easily: there are arguments, silence, and mistrust. By the end of the game, it's clear they are no longer just a couple of survivors, but almost a family: Ellie becomes a new daughter to Joel, and he is her only true loved one. With Marlene, the Firefly leader, who knew Ellie's mother. It was she who placed Ellie in a military boarding school and later arranged for her transfer to the Firefly to create a vaccine. Their relationship is complex, built more on duty and circumstance than affection.