6/7/2023 0 Comments Dog diarie book report![]() Moonmist, a 1986 text adventure, sees Pentreath play the criminal gay villain who is described as being “jealous about her girlfriend marrying a man.” While not the most well-known lesbian character in gaming, Vivien Pentreath is believed to have made gaming history by being the first sapphic video game character. Not only that but her sexuality is so smoothly incorporated into her character, it’s almost criminal. Through the game’s masterfully written dialogue, Ruby’s backstory – which involves her affection for one of the women in Revachol West – is as beautifully heartbreaking as it is interesting. Met much later in the game, Ruby is a ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ survivor who is forced to go into hiding following an incident that places her at the forefront of a murder investigation. Whether it’s the way LGBTQ+ characters are treated in the cold streets of Revachol – inspired by the wreckage of post-war Europe – or the small, touching moments where characters are free to express themselves.īut none could be a better representation than the character Ruby, The Instigator. So much could be said about the way ZA/UM’s Disco Elysium incorporates queer themes into its award-winning story. Ruby, the Instigator – Disco Elysium Ruby, the Instigator is the pivotal sapphic cog in the complex machine of Disco Elysium. In The Last of Us Part II, we first catch a glimpse of the now-19-year-old’s sexuality after she is revealed to be dating new character Dina.Īs well as its significance for the LGBTQ+ community, the plot was notable for showing mainstream audiences that love stories could be done justice in video games. ![]() ![]() (Naughty Dog)Įllie Williams, from the post-apocalyptic zombie series The Last of Us, has had arguably one of the most significant same-sex relationships in modern gaming history.įirst introduced as a 14-year-old go-getter surviving in the last pockets of humanity following a deadly zombie pandemic, a series of hardships forces Ellie to grow up fast if she hopes to stay alive. The black and white drawings, including an excellent rendering of President Woodrow Wilson, enhance the story.Ellie – The Last of Us Ellie Williams coming out was a huge moment for queer narratives in gaming. “Readers will be thankful to learn that both Stubby and his soldier, John Conroy, made it home safely and that Stubby received a hero’s welcome for his role on the battlefield and encouraging wounded soldiers in field hospitals. The book does not shy away from the horrors of the battlefield, such as mustard gas, but this is handled in an age-appropriate manner. “The author’s note includes information about World War I, the use of dogs during wartime, and the American Staffordshire bull terrier breed. Two photos of the real Stubby and a substantial author’s note round out the story. Knowing that this was a true story made it that much more fascinating. We see him go from a stray living on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut to the World War I battlefields in France. “As a dog lover, I enjoyed seeing the story unfold through the eyes of a bull terrier named Stubby. ![]() Meet one of the greatest dogs in military history, in Kate Klimo’s Stubby!
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