Theme Of Heroism In The Hunger Games

Theme Of Heroism In The Hunger Games
In the book The Hunger Games, the author Suzanne Collins emphasizes the heroic qualities of the characters. The book is set in a dystopian society
where one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts are forced into an arena and need to fight for their life. In the paragraphs below I will be
discussing 6 of the many ways the author has depicted the heroic qualities of the characters Katniss, Thresh, and Peeta. These protagonist characters
demonstrate the qualities, heroism, love, strong willed, bravery, respect, affection, and, determination. The definition of ahero is someone a person
looks up to for their courage and bravery
In part two of The Hunger Games Katniss signifies her heroic qualities of love, affection, and bravery...show more content...
During the earlier part of that scene, Cato nearly kills Katniss but Thresh saves Katniss as he throws a stone a Cato's head and lets Katniss go. Thresh
is a hero as this is a sign of thanks and respect.
Katniss shows her persistence to win the game from the very start of the book to the very end. On page 205 Katniss quotes " Every step is an
effort but I refuse to stop. " this shows how pushes even though she will face obstacles. Katniss signifies Strength and dedication as she is not only
doing this for her but also for Prim and Rue. The Technique used is persistence. The reason why Katniss is a hero she strives toward her goal and
never gives up. Katniss is an inspiration to many people as she has the qualities of a hero. Katniss uses this quote to keep her determined to win and to
have a better life in District twelve.
Another heroic quality of Katniss is affection, love and determination. She shows these qualities through the quote " you're not going to die." " I
forbid it." Katniss uses the technique of dialogue and description. The effect that it has on us ( the reader ) is how she shows her love and generosity
towards Peeta. Katniss is determined to keep Peeta alive and has the urge to win.
Katniss's partner, Peeta also depicts the qualities of a hero. In the novel, Peeta Yells out Katniss "Run" he screams "Run". In this scene,
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Essay On The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games – Essay By Lauren Wheeler Throughout the whole story of The Hunger Games, the author Suzanne Collins' personal story plays a
major role in the events of the annual hunger games, and is a great influence on the personality and development of the two tributes from District 12
and their struggle to survive in the cruel, harsh arena. The story of the Hunger Games takes place in the destroyed nation of North America, which is
now Panem and contains twelve districts. These districts are ruled by the intimidating Capitol. The Hunger Games was created after the districts of
Panem had tried to rebel against the Capitol ultimately failing in the end. As punishment, each district would have to choose 2 tributes, one female and
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The girl, whose name is Rue and Katniss decide to team up and work together to destroy the food stash of the stronger tributes called Careers,
which have also teamed up together. After successfully working out a plan, Katniss destroys the Careers food stash and runs to the area where
Rue and her have agreed to meet back up. On the way back, she witnesses Rue's death at the hands of a Career. In order to survive, she decides to
run even further out into the woods hoping to find a way to survive. While she's running, the Capitol then announced that both tributes from the
same district can win together. After this she finds Peeta, lying in the mud covered in leaves and sticks in an attempt to be camouflaged so none of
the tributes could find him. Katniss helps Peeta wash off and tends to a big cut on his leg which was given to him by one of the Careers. For the
next few days, the two hide in a cave allowing each other to rest and show one another love and affection, ultimately hoping to win over the Capitol.
After Peeta is knocked out by medication, Katniss makes the trek to the cornucopia where the Capitol is hosting what they call a feast, but it is
actually just a way to get all the remaining tributes to fight one another. After surviving a near death experience, Katniss makes her way back to the
cave. When she returns, Peeta is somewhat healed and they both make the long hike together to the cornucopia. Once they arrive, they see

Thematic Essay On The Hunger Games
Hunger Games– Thematic Analysis
The Hunger Games is a 2008 top selling science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. Set in the dystopian, post–apocalyptic nation of
Panem, Suzanna Collins deals with many issues that each play vital roles in the novel, such as the inequality between the rich and poor and the
importance of appearances.
The inequality between the rich and poor is an integral theme highlighted by Suzanne Collins in the Hunger Games series. In Panem, wealth and
power are dominated by those living in the Capitol, and, as a result, there is a substantial imbalance between the lives of the affluent and that of the
poor. This disparity is between the lives of the rich and poor is apparent in countless aspects of their lifestyles, but undoubtedly the most notable isfood.
In the less wealthy districts, food is a luxury and extremely scarce, consequently, most...show more content...
In numerous crucial moments of the book, Collins hints that physical appearance and behaviour is crucial Katniss' survival in the games. Throughout
the novel, Katniss uses her physical appearance and her actions to manipulate how other citizens viewed her. For instance, during the reaping
ceremony (the place where the candidates of each district were picked for the 'games'), Katniss doesn't allow herself to cry in front of the camera
because she doesn't want to appear weak and incapable (thus a much easier target). Furthermore, at the opening ceremony of the 'games', Collins places
a lot of emphasis on Katniss ornate dress and ostentatious appearance, showing readers the significance physical appearance. Standing out from the rest
and hence trading attention has proved to be much more than just an egotistic attempt to gain recognition. Popular tributes are able to attract sponsors
who could provide items to those candidates during the games which prove to be vital to their

Identity and reality are both often skewed and/or compromised to meet the needs and wants of a person or platform. More often than not do people
and markets put on fronts to be perceived in a certain way to gain favor in the public eye. They adapt because they have to in order to stay afloat in
the ever changing world of fleeting beauty and immediate gratification. The world of Panem in The Hunger Games is not much different, in fact, it's
more similar than not. In the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Collins uses construction and manipulation of the authenticity of the
characters to show that identity evolves to fit the demands of the prevailing reality.
Much of the Hunger Games is centered around portraying a certain image, or identity if you will. The capital manipulates the weaknesses in their
society and in their people to create an identity of unity and nationalism through the way they present the games to the districts of Panem. This idea of
appearing to be one thing but really being another is ingrained in the society of Panem. District 12, in particular, maintains this image of complacency
for the sake of survival, and Katniss is no exception to this.
To survive, Katniss practices stoicism where she manipulates her emotions to create the identity she needs. She has become accustom to this way of
living, camouflaging her actions and concealing her true emotions to protect not only herself but also the ones she loves (Prim in this instance). She is

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Essay
The Hunger Games novel written by Suzanne Collins reflects significant issues in the reality world nowadays which relate to the humanity, the poverty,
the violence,... It describes the issues through the characters and what happens in the story, and the most significant issue occurs throughout the novel
is the gap between rich and poor people. In the beginning of the novel, Suzanne Collins describes clearly the scene of the poverty, the terrible fear of the
12–district's villagers, in contrast to the wealthy of the Capitol's citizens. The inequality of social classes becomes the theme of the novel because of its
relation and the effects to the plots of the story. And the reason, which leads to that issue, is the policies of the dictatorship...show more content...
Children in District 12 have no chances for education and have to work as an adult in order to feed their family. Katniss has to hunt illegally and
even risk her life to get into the forest to find food for her family (Sparknotes, n.d.). Some other villagers are not able to hunt so that means
Katniss's family is luckier than many other families in the same district (Sparknotes, n.d.). When she is in the Capitol, the meal, which she is
having, makes her remember about the basic meal at home. "Chicken and chunks of oranges cooked in a creamy sauce laid on a bed of pearly
white grain, tiny green peas and onions, rolls shaped like flowers, and for dessert, a pudding the color of honey" (Collins, S., 2008, p.79). The
luxurious meal shows the significant different in living standard because of the various dishes in the meal in compare with a usual daily bread in
District 12. "I try to imagine assembling this meal myself back home" (Collins, S., p.79). At home, Katniss has to hunt for food, but here at the
Capitol, people just sit there, wait for the meal is ready to be served.
Besides the gap between the Capitol and District 12, the tesserae is the most recognizable system that reflects the inequality of the people in the same
district. The tributes are picked randomly but it seems like the poor children have more risk than the rich children. Poor children have to put their name
to the reaping

Argumentative Essay On The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins delineates that there are times when people believe that all hope is lost but only those who are strong
will persevere through their darkest moments. Suzanne Collins portrays the theme throughout the novel with the main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen,
as she struggles to endure her daily life and the annual Hunger Games. Collins displays the prodigious amount of persistence of Katniss Everdeen and
her comrade, Peeta Mellark, which allows them to survive throughout the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen lives a life that is based on her ability to
survive long before she becomes a participant in the Hunger Games. The death of Katniss's father left Katniss to provide for her mother and her sister,
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Katniss and Peeta were able to kill Cato. Katniss and Peeta encountered Cato on the Cornucopia as they escaped from the muttations. "Cato has
made a beeline for the Cornucopia, and without question I follow him. If he thinks it's the safest place, who am I to argue? " (Collins 327).
Katniss shot an arrow in which Peeta was able to push Cato off of the Cornucopia even though Peeta was bleeding from his leg, which resulted in
Cato being attacked by Muttations. Katniss and Peeta are not able to kill each other. The death of Cato leads Katniss and Peeta to kill each other,
however because they can not do so, they choose a double suicide in which they end up as the victors of the Hunger Games. "We both know they
have to have a victor. Yes, they have to have a victor. Without a victor, the whole thing would blow up in the Gamemakers' faces. They'd have failed
the Capitol. Might possibly even be executed, slowly and painfully while the cameras broadcast it to every screen in the country. If Peeta and I were
both to die, or they thought we were..." (Collins 339). As they were both about to die they heard "the frantic voice of Claudius Templesmith shouts
above them. "Stop! Stop! Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present the victors of the Seventy–fourth Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta
Mellark! I give you – the tributes of District Twelve!" (Collins 340). Collins showed that Katniss and Peeta were willing to kill themselves as opposed
to killing each

Theme The book, The Hunger Games, has one main theme throughout. Suffering and brutality as a form of entertainment. In Panem, a tribute's
suffering, physically and mentally, is used and prolonged as a form of entertainment for the people, mostly for those who live in the Capitol. The mind
set is that the more the tributes suffer, especially while battling one another, the more entertaining it becomes. At one time Katniss discussed what made
the Games successful and what didn't. The successes all had in common that they made it so that the tributes did not die immediately which would
limit the entertainment factor. Towards the end of the book, Cato did not die a quick death as he could have, he remained alive. Once the muttations
had surrounded

Hunger Games, Film Essay
Mikyla Pene–Bavastro
The movie 'The Hunger Games' directed by Gary Ross is an extraordinary fictional tale. A tale set in a futuristic dystopia society called 'Panem'. This
nation is divided into 12 districts and a capitol. Every year each district must offer two tributes a male and a female that must fight to the death until
there is one remaining tribute out of twenty–four, who later becomes a victor. An interesting character in the film is Katniss Everdene, the films
heroine. A District 12 citizen, katniss's will to survive and furious attitude is shown from the moment we first see her on screen. Throughout the games
we see Katniss challenging the regime and having the will to survive. Even before Katniss enters the games we see her...show more content...
Katniss show the audience how everybody has the natural instinct to survive when put in front of difficult situations. Before Katniss enters the games
she comes across as stubborn and making friends is not her strong point. Katniss portrays a sympathetic and loving emotion during the games once
Hamish, her mentor gave her wise words, 'you have to make people like you'. Hamish being a past tribute, who became a victor, knows how the
games must be played to win. A mid shot on Katniss's face when told this captures her emotions in a way the lets the audience know the discomfort
the news has brought her. Katniss preformed well during the games, and upheld a persona leading up to the games. Together Katniss and Peeta, the
male tribute from district 12 forged a fake love for the satisfaction of the government. In a critical moment in the film after Peeta gets injured they
use their 'love' to receive medication, A single kiss helped them get the suplies they needed with a note attached reading "you call that a kiss".
Katniss is willing to adapt to lying in order to survive. As the audience, we are positioned to understand to understand her point of view, Katniss does
not enjoy killing, nor approve however in order to survive she is willing to do what is nessercery, and as viewers we asked left asking what would we
do in this situation?
Through Katniss's character, Gary Ross has

Social Control and The Hunger Games Essay
The Hunger Games, a film based off of a novel written by Susan Collins, was released in March of 2012. The film, and the book it was based on,
chronicles the struggles of a girl named Katniss Everdeen, a girl who lives in a poverty stricken province or "District", until untimely circumstances
forces her to play in the Hunger Games, a gladiatorial like contest where children between the ages of 12 and 18 are forced to fight to the death. A
contest that was set up by an oppressive and authoritarian government, and has thus far been sustained via the forced obedience of the rebellious
Districts, the brainwashing and conditioning of Districts 1 and 2, and the conditioning of the residents of its Capitol. The movie has a variety of
messages,...show more content...
The reason why is hope. Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective...a lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is fine, so long as it
is contained." (Hunger Games) With this statement, President Snow reveals the overall scheme of the government, in how they use the Hunger
Games to keep the Districts in line. They use the Games to punish the Districts, and make them fall into line, but at the same time, they use the
Games to give the people in the Districts a false sense of hope. Because the Games have a winner, each District has the faint hope that someone they
send might win, thus investing them in the contest, and giving them incentive to care about who wins and who loses. And if a District does have a
winner, that winner and the District are given the chance for many rewards and opportunity for advancements and improvements. The winner of the
Hunger Games will become a celebrity overnight, and would be able to use his or her power to help improve the conditions of their District, if they so
chose. So with the Games giving the Districts this hope, a hope of a reward or a better chance, the government of Panem is able to keep the rebellious
Districts in line, with minimum fuss. A perfect, if devious, combination of punishment and reward. However, the Capitol hasn't stopped there in its
plans to subjugate the Districts with the Games. It goes beyond that.

The film The Hunger Games Essay
The film The Hunger Games, released in 2012 and based off the first book of a literary trilogy, has become a source of entertainment and intrigue
among many Americans. Featuring a futuristic and dystopian United States, it has captured the imagination for some and kindled a intense obsession
for others. While on the surface this movie might seem to simply be a story with a riveting plot line about young love, vicious combat, and survival,
it is much more than that. As most films do, if one takes a closer look, The Hunger Games gives rise to multiple sociological patterns and themes. If
one observes with an informed and critical eye, sociological issues that are embedded in the film are revealed. From this, one can draw cultural and
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Although this could be seen as a result of the context in which these characters find themselves, this proclamation by Katniss sheds light on the
possibility that she thinks there could be more to life than just having kids. However, this statement could also be enforcing social norms. Katniss,
who is presumably supposed to want kids as a woman in this story's society, might be stating that, although she wants to have kids, cannot do so.
This could be a result of the fact that she does not feel that she could properly care for them, or that her world in which she lives is not fit to be the
home of her potential offspring. Another instance in which Katniss's character challenges gender roles is when Katniss finds the wounded, suffering
Peeta and saves his life. This goes against the typical concept of a male being the stronger, more protective of the two sexes. When Peeta suggests that
Katniss needs to look out for herself, Katniss utterly dismisses the thought: "No, I'm not gonna leave you. I'm not gonna do that." Instead of Peeta
riding in on a horse in shining knight's armor, he is portrayed to be weak and vulnerable, dependent on Katniss's cunning and skill to save him. Within
this situation, female gender roles are also enforced. Along with coming to Peeta's rescue, Katniss

The Hunger Games Essay
The book The Hunger Games, portrays a society where people are treated unfairly based on factors that they cannot control. The people are born
into one of 13 districts. There lives vary drastically based on where they are born. Someone born in the Capitol has a completely different life than
someone born in district 12. A person born in the Capitol lives a wealthy life and is always treated with respect. On the other hand someone born in
district 12 has a life of constant back breaking work. They live in poverty and struggle to survive.
In the book The Hunger Games, the social class system set up by the Capitol causes people to be treated very unfairly based on where they are born.
The majority of the plot is based around the fact that...show more content...
Katniss and Peeta have to work even harder to overcome the bias against them and win the hearts of the sponsors and the crowd. Being as poor as
they are comes with some benefits and some disadvantages. They have been under fed most of their lives which means they are skinny and weak
compared to the other tributes. Living in district 12 also gives them the natural sense of survival. Katniss spends a lot of time hunting to survive
which is basically what the hunger games are. Peeta also uses skills from his trade, like his cake decorating, to give him an upper hand in the games.
Just like in their everyday lives Katniss and Peeta are spending every waking moment during the games fighting to survive. Because of the social class
system set up by the Capitol people are treated very unfairly based on where they were born.
The time that Suzanne Collins lived in when she was writing this book had a heavy effect on the plot of the book. It was from watching tv when the
concept of the hunger games came to her. She was surfing the channels and saw a reality tv show where people were competing to stay in the game
and a footage from the invasion of Iraq. The two concepts mixed in her mind and led her to the hunger games. She published the book in 2008
which was a time when reality shows, like Survivor, were very popular. If the reader approaches this book thinking of it as a reality tv show, a lot of
the same themes arise.

Hunger Games Essay
When children are forced to grow up fast at a young age due to traumatic events, it shapes them into fighters, when faced with life and death a person
would do almost anything to assure survival. This is greatly demonstrated in the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins when the main
character Katniss Everdeen's world is shifted upside down when her father dies and when she volunteers as tribute for the Hunger Games. After her
father's death the weight of the world was on Katniss's shoulders, as she had to learn how to provide for, and keep her family alive. Her family
consisted of her mother, who suffered severe depression after the death of her husband, and her younger sister Prim who meant the world to her. She
inherited hunting...show more content...
Lastly, Katniss volunteered to take her sisters place in the hunger games when Prim's name was pulled at the reaping. She could not stand the
thought of her sister being thrown into such an awful situation and she did the only thing she could to save her life. Fighting for others when they
were too weak to fight for themselves was another characteristic that Katniss demonstrated throughout the novel. This was displayed in many cases.
One way in which this was portrayed was when Katniss immediately without giving a thought to the matter decided to enroll herself in the hunger
games in order to ensure Prim's safety as well as to save her the terror of the despicable games. "With one sweep of my arm, I push her behind me. I
volunteer! I gasped. I volunteer as tribute!"(Collins 22). This showed how Katniss stood up for her sister and fought for her when no one else
would, she saved Prim's life and she risked it all for her. Katniss also took care of and risked much for Peeta when he was injured. As soon as it was
announced that two people could win the hunger games if they were from the same district Katniss immediately made it her priority to find Peeta. She
wanted to do everything in her power to assure his survival. When Katniss did find Peeta he was badly injured and she spent much time and effort in
making him better. At one point she even risked her own life to obtain medicine that would

Hunger Game Essay
People would never see me as the winner of the hunger games I simply don't fit the mold . Whenever the topic comes up people always label me to
be the first one to die . But trust me when the first cannon goes off it will not be mine . Infact my face will never be in the collection of the dead .
Even though most people don't think i'm capable of winning the games because of my bubbly attitude i'm a good hunter I can easily find myself food
in the wild . I know my way around the wilderness I can tell which tree is good for climbing and what plants are good for eating . I'm also a quick
thinker when there's a problem I can find quick way out .
My whole family hunts we always say it's in our DNA the Ledington's are born hunters. This...show more content...
In a situation you have to be able to stay calm and think . If you freak out in a situation it's very likely you will be killed or injured . I can calm
down and observe when i'm faced with a difficult task this is something my parents have taught me. It's like if you're drowning the more you struggle
the more water you're gonna swallow and faster you're going to sink but if you calm down and swim up you can save yourself .
Some people may say that I wouldn't be able to handle the stress of the hunger games that i'm too weak . Though yes the hunger games is very
stressful and emotionally challenging I can stay calm I have always looked on the bright side of things it helps me stay calm in stressful times and
will help me in the games . The games isn't all about how strong you are take Katniss for example she was from one of the most undesirable districts
and was one of the smaller opponents all the others doubted her but she still ended on top .
So people of the capital even though I may seem a weak young girl I wouldn't be so quick to judge . I can fight just as well as the bigger tributes .I will
use my hunting skills to keep me fed . I can navigate through the forest and I know what to look for . I also can stay calm in situations where it's hard
to do so . Like Les miserables says we'll fight like twenty armies and we won't give up

The Hunger Games Katniss Character Analysis Essay
Journal Essay – The Hunger Games Character Analysis
In the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the main character and protagonist is 16 year old Katniss Everdeen, a strong and selfless
young woman who is far more mature than her age suggests. As the main provider for her family after her father died, Katniss had to become
responsible and resourceful at a young age, which forced her to participate in rebellious behavior in order to keep her family alive. She is an unselfish
and protective character, putting herself in danger in order to keep the ones she loves safe, especially for her little sister Primrose. Even after the pain
and hardships she has had to go through not only in the games, but in her life, Katniss maintains her...show more content...
Throughout the novel you can see her other acts of care, such as when she takes 12 year old Rue under her wing in the middle of the games, and
also how she refuses to leave Peeta when he is injured. "I can almost hear Haymitch groaning as I team up with this wispy child. But I want her.
Because she's a survivor, and I trust her, and why not admit it? She reminds me of Prim" (pg 201). In this quote the author Suzanne Collins is showing
that Katniss is teaming up with Rue, rather than killing her, which is what would get her farther in the Games but she doesn't because she reminds her
of Prim, and wants to protect her. During the weeks over which the Games occur, Katniss' character does not essentially change. What changes are her
circumstances, and most of the novel watches her dealing with the situations she encounters. She does not begin to seek attention once she becomes a
celebrity and begins doing television interviews. Rather, she always tries to figure out how to get through the interviews so she can succeed in winning
the games and go back to her life. The games do not turn her into an unsympathetic killer, and the only times she does kill, she does only because it was
necessary. That her sense of compassion remains intact is clear through the way she treats Rue and kills Cato out of pity for his

The Hunger Games: A Dystopian Society
Can you imagine the feeling knowing that at anytime, a close one could be taken away. A best friend could be stolen. A family member could be
killed. Even yourself could be sacrificed for nothing. Do you think that the emotions a family member may encounter, the sadness of an entire
community, or even just the thought of dying, is worth it to provide a dominant government their "Hollywood ending"? Well, in the book "The Hunger
Games" written by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen lives in a dystopian society where her community is divided by 13 different groups. Each year,
their government randomly selects two participants from each group to play in the Hunger Games, which is a fight to the death among the other
participants. In the book, Katniss'...show more content...
Children do not deserve to be in the type of situation Primrose did. They're children for crying out loud, they deserve to have a life just as much as
you and I do. And communities should come together if they really want to have a positive impact on their community, not just sit there and watch one
representative suffer. Never be afraid to stand up for what you want. Don't watch somebody suffer for you, stand up for what's right and join them in
the fight for improvement and

Power In The Hunger Games Essay
Power can easily be used for negative purposes, however is difficult to utilize it in a positive nature. Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games explores
re–humanization to resist the capitol's negative power. Negative power is being explored in Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut to control the
public's abilities. Positive power is having the courage to resist something that oppresses. Doing something positive with power is hard, doing
something negative with power is easy.
In Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games the resistance is taking the form of re–humanising the people of Panem. The dehumanisation of the Panem over
74 years has been a direct result of negative power. The emotive language used in "twelve to eighteen year olds are herded into roped...show more
content...
With the courage to replacing her sister in a public execution, Katniss gives people the power to take back their lives. The motif of appearance in 'I
want the audience to recognize you when you're in the arena,' displays how Cinna recognises how important appearances are in the Capitol. The use
of imagery throughout the ceremony mirrors how displays and appearances are a key power to overthrow the capitol. Appearance is how she
survived, and how she, with others help, overthrows President Snow. T.E.E. As Harrison Bergeron attempts to overthrow the government alone he
delivers the people of the theatre the power to revive their lost individuality. Emotive language performed in 'Harrison stripped them of their
handicaps' is used to show the audience how Harrison wants a society where people aren't handicapped. This is a result of him being so severely and
openly oppressed by the government that he now despises the government and wants to rid the world of what they have done, not only to him, but the
the society too. The metaphor of gravity in 'neutraling gravity with love and pure will' is depicting how the government is gravity holding the
handicapped people down, and removing the handicaps will allow the people to neutralize gravity. Letting the people express themselves, how Harrison
and the ballerina danced without handicaps. Courage is the positive power that counters and overwhelms negative

The Hunger Games: Book vs. Movie Essay examples
The Hunger Games, the introductory novel in a trilogy book series written by author Suzanne Collins in 2008, is a young adult novel that
surrounds a teenage girl named Katniss Everdeen in a futuristic tale of a teenager who defies all odds when they are stacked against her. She is
shaken to the core with sacrifice, adversity and danger when she finds herself forced to compete in a televised series of games where there is only
one survivor. Not only does she want to live, but she has an incredible sense of responsibility to her family that she's left behind. The film based off
of the best selling novel, also entitled, "The Hunger Games," premiered in March 2012. Director Gary Ross does a great job of incorporating the plot,
setting and...show more content...
The film is set up with a sense of mystery surrounding Cinna's character, which will most likely be developed more as the book series continues.
Another difference in the novel that's significant is the Mockingjay pin that is given to Katniss by Madge, the Governor's daughter once it's known
that Katniss will be participating in the Hunger Games. Madge is described as one of the few people that Katniss is semi–friendly with; otherwise she
is described as a loner who only has time to do what she has to do to take care of her family. This comes as a surprise to Katniss, who had assumed
that Madge disliked her. This is an important piece of the book because in the movie, Katniss finds the same Mockingjay pin at the local flea
market, and it is given to her by the owner, a woman named Greasy Sae. The significance of the pin is never explained in the movie, and viewers
are left wondering if it will play an important role later on in the film. The director and author make many subtle, yet evident changes between the
novel and film, which can only be noticed if one reads the novel and views the movie. However, those that have are left questioning why the changes
were made, and what to expect next. As described in the book, each pair of Tributes is provided with a mentor who has won the Hunger Games in the
past to help with strategy and to put together a game plan. Haymitch Abernathy, who was previously won a Hunger Games is appointed to

Rebellion In The Hunger Games
Rebellion is an important part of history, it has helped the world change in both good ways and bad. Rebellion is used in many dystopian stories,
for example, The Giver, The Maze Runner and Divergent. The novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins prime example of this with the main
character Katniss progressing from being one of many people from a poor district without a voice to being a person who actively fights the
oppressive nature of the capital. Katniss goes through a realistic change over the course of the series, this shows how by the end of the book Katniss
has changed from how she started out, a girl struggling to feed her family and how she progressed throughout the course of the book. By the end of the
book, Katniss has changed...show more content...
She starts off the games alone and then she teams up with Rue a young girl district 11. The partnership between Katniss and Rue is tragically cut
short when Rue is killed by Marvel after they had destroyed the careers supplies. after Rue's death, Katniss still misses her and wished she could
have still been alive" I see her in the yellow flowers that grow in the Meadow by my house. I see her in the Mockingjays that sing in the trees. But
most of all, I see her in my sister, Prim." When Rue died Katniss lay flowers around her body, this could be taken as a sign of rebellion as the
tributes are not meant to mourn the dead in the games and giving Rue a funeral was not something that the Capitol wanted her to do. Later when a
new rule is introduced saying that there can be two victors from one district Katniss begins to think that maybe both she and Peeta can survive.
Katniss begins to pretend to be in love with Peeta to put on a show to please the audience although she does care for him as she risks her life to get
the bag to save his life. towards the end of the games, Katniss shoots Cato with an arrow to end his life in doing so she ended the games and denying
the people a show and cementing the fact that she is becoming a

The Hunger Games Research Essay
In The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins expresses two themes. The first one is that we can't let the government use their power to treat, and use
people like they want, they are oppressing them. "At one o'clock, we head of the square. Attendance is mandatory unless you are on deaths door.
This evening, officials will come around and check to see if this is the case. If not you will be imprisoned." (Collins, 16) we can see that the Capitol
forces the people to participate in the reaping by threatening them. "When I was younger, I scared my mother to death, the things I would blurt out
about District 12, about the people who rule our country, Panem, from the far–off city called the Capitol. Eventually I understood this would only lead
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During the game Katniss have to pretend that she loves Peeta, but inside she knows that her real love was Gale and that he was waiting for her. It
was hard for all of them because Gale was outside seeing how Peeta kiss his girlfriend, and for Peeta because he knows that Katniss was in love
with another boy and not of him, and to Katniss because maybe she was with Gale, but passing time with Peeta and look how he tries to saved her
life make her get confused about her feelings so she focused in what is good for her, and not of what she real want.
The author communicates the important message by using some literary devices, for example she used verbal irony when Peeta say, "Always worried
about our safety." (Collins, 81) It was sarcastic because he was talking with Katniss about what happens if they try to suicide from the top of the
building, but they can't because the Capitol want them to be alive for the game.
The Hunger Games deal with oppression by many ways. "It's time for the drawing. Effie Trinket says as she always does, "Ladies first!" and crosses to
the glass ball with the girls' names. She reaches in, digs her hand deep into the ball, and pulls out a slip of paper." (Collins, 28) The government
oppresses the people of the Seam because they were condemned to play the Hunger Games every year to get some food to live. People suffer because

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