This document discusses Paulo Freire's theory of oppression and liberation from oppression as outlined in his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed. It applies his concepts to the novels The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, and Native Son by Richard Wright. Freire believed liberation involves accepting the oppressor, activism, fellowship, solidarity, and reflection. The document analyzes how characters in the novels use self-reflection and education to identify and overcome forms of personal and societal oppression.