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Oppression In The Hunger Games
For thousands of years, governments have been oppressing their people. Although their reasons for
doing so may have been different, the outcomes were all the same: a revolt of the people. There are
many examples of this throughout history, such as in the French Revolution and the American
Revolution. The Hunger Games, a tale of a dystopian society filled with maltreatment by "The
Capitol," displays the path to insurrection triggered by the mounting cases of misery brought on by
their government, that was attacking lower classes of people. By using common themes of
oppression and rebellion found throughout history, The Hunger Games is a striking example of how
repression by government will eventually lead to a revolt of the people.
One of the subtle ways a totalitarian government casts its shadow over its people is through class
distinction. By making the privilege gap so vast between The Capitol and the twelve districts, and
being able to choose which districts will obtain the advantage not only during the Hunger Games,
but in everyday life, The Capitol discreetly displays its control over the people. For example,
Districts 1–3 have far more resources, sponsors, money, and publicity than the other districts, thus
giving them a higher chance in winning the Hunger Games, which is precisely what the government
wants. Conversely, District 12, Katniss' district, is a poverty–stricken mining community that seldom
has enough assets to get them through the day. While
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Oppression In The Hunger Games

  • 1. Oppression In The Hunger Games For thousands of years, governments have been oppressing their people. Although their reasons for doing so may have been different, the outcomes were all the same: a revolt of the people. There are many examples of this throughout history, such as in the French Revolution and the American Revolution. The Hunger Games, a tale of a dystopian society filled with maltreatment by "The Capitol," displays the path to insurrection triggered by the mounting cases of misery brought on by their government, that was attacking lower classes of people. By using common themes of oppression and rebellion found throughout history, The Hunger Games is a striking example of how repression by government will eventually lead to a revolt of the people. One of the subtle ways a totalitarian government casts its shadow over its people is through class distinction. By making the privilege gap so vast between The Capitol and the twelve districts, and being able to choose which districts will obtain the advantage not only during the Hunger Games, but in everyday life, The Capitol discreetly displays its control over the people. For example, Districts 1–3 have far more resources, sponsors, money, and publicity than the other districts, thus giving them a higher chance in winning the Hunger Games, which is precisely what the government wants. Conversely, District 12, Katniss' district, is a poverty–stricken mining community that seldom has enough assets to get them through the day. While Get more content on HelpWriting.net