It's The Still Moments That Truly Makes This Gaming Experience Phenomenal
There are many standout traits that make The Walking Dead a stupendous story gaming experience.
For me, the most transcendental and memorable moments parts of the episodes were always the little simple moments where everything was still for just a little while. The moments where we truly got to take in the game's world and fully interact with the characters around us.
The moments where we would be served a friendly reminder that while we indeed are immersed in a story about the zombie apocalypse, humans are a key component to that story too.The moments where snippets of hope and humanity would seep in and linger for just a little while.
Season One was packed with these little moments, and they are what helped make the game make such a splash both gaming and story-wise. Season Two had a few, but not nearly enough, in my opinion. One could argue that Season Two takes place much later in time from Season One, and thus increases the desperation and need to fight and survive. Yet I still felt that there could have been many moments where the story could has paused just for a little bit longer - just to help remind the player(s) what truly makes The Walking Dead so emotionally invigorating as both a game and a story experience.
Does anyone else agree? If so, do you have your own personal favorite "still" moment? Mine has to be when Lee and Mark are traversing the perimeters of the farm to help tighten up the barricades. Just with the mixture of the music, the scenery, and the dynamic between Lee and Mark's voices - it just adds so much heart and sustenance to the story for me. I have to admit, there are so many moments where I return to the game and play that specific scene.
My goodness, I love this game. 
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If it counts, a particularly emotional still moment that comes to mind is when Lee is burying the child. Doesn't necessarily bring hope to the equation, but it most certainly brings out the humanity of the characters, particularly Lee and Clementine, and without a single word being said. Everything from the music (which if I'm not mistaken, is actually the same music that plays during your moment, the St. John farm theme), the atmosphere, and the silent looks between Lee and Clementine and Lee's mournful look from her and then to the grave makes this such a great quiet moment before the story comes back in the shape of the Stranger. But in a way, even the Stranger's surprise appearance adds a lot to the scene beyond just a scare. We're reminded in a purely visual way what it is that Lee is fighting to prevent, only for the moment to be shattered by the shadow of the man who will ultimately end Lee's fight.
Wow, very beautifully stated, my friend. That scene does in fact play the same song during the St. John scene. I could never forget the scene with the little boy - it was so heart shattering. Especially with how similar he looked to Duck. Yet I felt hope that the group at least had been able to find him, help end his suffering, and give him the proper burial he deserved. It also brought to light what could have possibly happened if Lee had never discovered Clementine hiding in her treehouse, and how lucky they were to have found each other.
But I need to give high, high kudos to you for your poignant analysis of how Lee burying the child symbolizes Lee's fight to survive and protect the ones he loves - and how the appearance of The Stranger signifies that he will cause the end of Lee's fight. So, so heartbreaking. But still beautiful and masterful story-telling.