Ellie's Tattoo: More Than Just Ink?

Did you catch the reveal of Ellie's moth tattoo origin in the latest episode of The Last of Us? Beyond being a cool design, it’s a symbol loaded with meaning—death, resilience, and self-acceptance. But here’s the debate: does this deeper backstory enhance her character, or does it risk over-explaining what made the game’s storytelling so powerful? Are adaptations better when they fill in the blanks, or should some mysteries stay unsolved? #TheLastOfUs #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #GamingCulture #TVAdaptation #Games