The document provides an analysis of the last scene from The Hunger Games. It examines aspects of the scene such as whether it presents a linear or non-linear narrative, the role and function of the main character Katniss Everdeen, and how the scene constructs the ideology of the text. The scene shows Katniss gaining the attention of judges by shooting an arrow directly at an apple after initially missing her target, establishing her determination.

1. Assignment 7: Narrative analysis
in a scene
Helen
Rosie
Marisha

2. Part 1

3. The Hunger games
We are analysing the last scene from Hunger Games :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XmzSjqIPHs
Story:
• A film set in the future, in the nation of Panem, where boys
and girls between the ages of 12 and 18, must participate
in the Hunger Games – a televised annual event in which
two tributes from each city must fight till the death.
• The film follows the protagonist Katniss Everdeen, who
volunteers to take her sisters place, as she fights for her life
and finds love on the way.

4. Is this a whole narrative, a section or
an enigma?

5. If you are looking at a section of a narrative, what function does
this section have for the narrative?

7. Part 2

8. Is it linear? How? Or is it non-linear?
How (Does it have flashbacks, flash-
forwards, or episodically)
Start Chronological Chronological Chronological Chronological
(a girl enter (She start (She miss the (she try to get (Leaving
the room ) shooting ) shot ) their location)
attention by
shooting the
linear apple )

9. Is it being presented in
segments, separated by changes in
location or time?
Location Time
In real time
Same place
In real time
Same place
In real time
Ellipsis(a few
moments later
Same place

10. Is it being broken up or linked by
graphics?
• No graphics are presented in this clip.

11. Is there a single narrative (even if different aspects in
this narrative are being shown)?
Or are multiple narratives being shown?
single narrative
Shot the
She start She lose And then
getting She miss apple on
the She looked she catch
ready to the shot the
attention at them for their
shot . table
few second attention

12. Are there clear character roles and functions being
established, such as a hero or villain?
How does their role(s) connect to the narrative?
HERO VILLAIN
Role representation Young female N/A
Heavy Concentration
Hand pulling on her
bow.
Archery is the art or skill for hunting. In this case Katniss is a
female hunter.
Their function To create a build up of tension when she pulls on her bow N/A
and adjusts aim for the target.
Connection to narrative N/A N/A

13. In what ways is the narrative constructing the ideology of the text?
Is this explicit/obvious (like in a lot of adverts) or is it implicit/hidden?
IDEOLOGY Evidence Implicit Explicit
Katniss misses the target Through body language it is clearly shown
losing the interest of the that she is nervous and resilient which
Judges. causes her to miss her target.
Fragile yet powerful and
strong due to her
determination on making it
home alive.
She picks a second arrow; Determined Katniss aims for target.
this time she does succeed
in her aiming but the judges
don’t take notice of it.
She shoots the apple and If you are able to do something extra-
gains the attention from all ordinary and unique, they will
the people in the room. remember you.
She stuns everyone in the It is clear that Katniss has gained the
room as she shoots attention of everyone in the room
especially one judge in particular.

14. Part 3

15. Story Time & Discourse Time
Story time Discourse Time
Screen grab N/A
No evidence but probably within an hour. Takes 2:25 minutes to narrate this scene
Explanation

16. Identify all types of time being represented:
Types of Screen grabs Explanation
time
Summary Scene takes approximately over an hour. Clip is only 2:25 minutes but with the
help of editing, this scene has been
shortened.
Ellipsis N/A N/A
Scene When she tries to get the attention of
the Judges by shooting an arrow
directly aiming for the apple.
Furthermore, Katniss’ exit was
dramatic.
N/A N/A
Stretch
Flashback N/A N/A
N/A
Flash-
forward