Joel (The Last of Us)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/joel--the-last-of-us-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the creator?Neil Druckmann
2. What is the voice and motion capture actor (games)?Troy Baker
3. Who is Joel Miller and why is he important in The Last of Us?Joel Miller is a tough survivor who helps protect Ellie on a dangerous journey across the United States. He is a key character because his actions and feelings help drive the story forward.
4. Why did Joel lose his daughter and how does it affect him?Joel lost his daughter Sarah early in the outbreak, which made him very protective and sometimes harsh toward others. This loss shapes his careful and sometimes tough decisions.

Cordyceps Fungal Infection: A fictional parasitic fungus that infects humans, causing aggressive behavior and mutation.
Post-Apocalyptic Narrative: A story set in a world after a catastrophic event, focusing on survival and societal collapse.