Silent Hill 2 - In-Depth Review of the Characters

Springing out of a letter presumed to have been written by his late wife, Mary, James Sunderland arrives in the eerily quiet town of Silent Hill. Receiving the impression of a run-of-the-mill narrative, Silent Hill 2 utilizes character depth and introspection of traumatic history with an uncanny focus. That letter significantly sets the plot in motion and shrouds the story in mystery, further elevating the sheer emotional trauma in the setting. The emotional depth is amplified because they shared such a profound bond and love deep enough to be the crux of a heavy trauma. These story elements are accentuated by the memories of sharing a heart-rending tale, which is the focus of this discussion and shall be revealed in the following paragraphs. James Sunderland: A Troubled Soul A complex protagonist as he is, James Sunderland bears once again to be the personification of a grief-stricken husband. Finally, appearing like the man in the street, the façade starts to peel away as reality r...