The Last of Us
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Abstract: Mainstream video games often position players in the role of a hyper-masculine hero, with superhuman strength, mastery of combat skills, decisiveness, fearlessness, and an inclination toward domination. Through a close look at one iconic example, The Last of Us, Soraya Murray discusses the notable break from the invulnerable male protagonist, and how it signals larger Western cultural ambivalences and anxieties.
This essay may be found on page 101 of the printed volume.