She's not Ellie, whom Joel travels with for most of the game, so something terrible was bound to happen to her.

Foregone Conclusion: To anyone who paid attention to the game's previews.

Ink-Suit Actor: She bears a resemblance with her actress Hana Hayes.

Innocent Blue Eyes: She was a sweet, innocent 12 year old little girl with blue eyes.

Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold: She's got blonde hair, and is a sweet as a 12 year old can be.

It's even more blatantly clear in the remake, where blood stains the screen, and clearly is coming from her. Not a minute later, it's revealed that she's been shot and dies.

Five-Second Foreshadowing: You can clearly see a spatter of blood when the soldier shoots at her and Joel.

Died in Your Arms Tonight: She dies in Joel's arms near the end of the prologue after getting shot.

Then she's killed after twenty minutes in.

Decoy Protagonist: Players who didn't pay attention to trailers could be fooled into thinking she's a big part of the game, considering you start out playing as her.

Death of a Child: The story begins with her death at the beginning of a Zombie Apocalypse, showcasing the mood of the game and how not even children are safe from the new reality of the world.

Death by Origin Story: Dies after getting shot by a soldier ordered to take out any stragglers.

Deadpan Snarker: Her answer to how she got Joel a birthday present: 'Drugs.

Her death shattered him, and it took 20 years before he moved on from it.

Daddy's Girl: Was very close to her father Joel.Cynicism Catalyst: Her death in Joel's arms breaks him.Boyish Short Hair: She's tomboyish, and has her hair cut short slightly under her nape.Once he calls Ellie this after she broke down after murdering David in self-defense, it showcases he nows sees Ellie as his surrogate daughter. Affectionate Nickname: Joel called her 'baby girl'.

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