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theprof00 on 25 June 2020
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KLXVER said:
theprof00 said:

Is this what happened? I just played through this part and the very next scene, Tommy leaves a letter and goes after them, asking Maria to lock up Ellie and take her guns. Then as you play you find all these bodies that Tommy tortured. 

Yes. He and Ellie argues when Tommy doesnt really want them to seek revenge. Ellie says she is going. So Tommy goes and tries to make sure Ellie is safe.

Then at the end he expect her to go after Abby alone. It doesnt really fit.

Perhaps it's the 'this is your fight' trope?

Like, Tommy did everything he could to bring them to justice to keep Ellie safe, but then Ellie shows up anyway and he realizes it's not for him to prevent her from fulfilling her destiny?

It's kind of a common trope in narrative

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HelpingWouldBeKillstealing

"You are in trouble. Big trouble. It is painful — emotionally, physically, or both. You could come to harm, maybe you could even get killed.

There is this person. He has power, he is able to help you. And it's not like he's too busy to be able to spend the time on you.

But he cares about you and wishes you well. And that's why he won't help you. Because he thinks that you need the experience. Or self-confidence. Or reputation. Because he thinks that solving your problems for you would be bad for your growth. Or that showing doubts in your ability would be impolite. And so, you are on your own."