I'm not saying you shouldn't like Ben. I just don't get it.
Personally, I think it's because he's so much of a woobie, people feel sorry for him no matter what. Yes, he's young and a teenager, but if Clementine and Carl can be productive, there's really no excuse. He's one of those characters that doesn't do anything right, pouts that he can't do anything right, and thus receives sympathy galore. Even if you support him, he still fucks up and fucks you over, so saying that people are too hard on him is bullshit. The only harsh criticism he got was when he told Kenny he dealt with the bandits and Kenny's response was reasonable.Before, then, he was a member of the team at the motor inn.
My problem? Has nothing to do with Carley, bandits, letting zombies in Crawford's school or his numerous other fuckups.
One main thing.
- HE LEFT CLEMENTINE TO DIE. The same girl that would later defend him from being thrown off the boat.
- He doesn't watch her when you tell him to, instead he makes excuses. He should've brought her upstairs with him.
- He didn't even help you look for her when she's missing.
- When Lee gets bit, an option to bring him along is by making him feel guilty with Clementine. He had to be reminded that Clementine stood up for him.
If anything, Clem should've reminded him of his sister he said he had in Episode 5.
Even Larry showed concern for Clementine. Larry even tries to save Lee if you give him the axe. Hell, the main fucking antagonist, Campman, showed more love for Clem than Ben. A fucking Hobo showed more love for Clem.