Our country is quite similar to Panem, the dystopian society in which Hunger Games takes place. There are those with wealth and those with poverty. This distinction is the fundamental aspect of The Hunger Games and employs the main conception of the novel. Collins achieves a remarkable piece of literature with The Hunger Games through the themes, characterization and plot, and the setting.
To start off, Hunger Games is a pure example of the theme of the inequalities between the rich and poor. Within Panem, there are the rich who live in the Capitol and the poor folk who live in the twelve districts. Separated by wealth, the rich dominate the districts and act as a dictator towards them. Collins made the connection of our own society to hers …show more content…
The main character of the story Katniss, starts off as a very cynical girl who envisions that everyone is driven purely by self-interest and nothing more. It was when she had volunteered to participate in the annual Hunger Games when she begun to see a new light in her way of thinking. Unfortunately, not only Katniss, but all other characters in the event are constantly bound with conflict having to fight to the death and worry for their families at their respective districts. Each character in the games have a desire to succeed no matter what ruthless acts it would require of them, and for the reader, that is what makes the plot so suspenseful as there is constant wondering of what the outcome will be. While Katniss “...struggles with the new identities created for her” (2), she continues to fight and exhibits her intent to rebel against The Capitol. The plot presented is most compelling “[due to] how familiar it seems” (par 5) because Collins created a society that is in many ways similar to our …show more content…
Panem is the future North America and had much conflict. After the poor rebelled against the rich and failed, The Capitol and the twelve districts were created to place the people where they belong. The Hunger Games were created to let the districts know that The Capitol is in charge, and forever will be. This is a big influence from the roman times and author Suzanne Collins has said, “The Greek Myth of Theseus and The Minotaur, also alluded to in The Hunger Games” (3), where there had to be sacrifices every year to be sent into the labyrinth of the Minotaur to be killed. With the society being divided, the lifestyle for those in The Capitol is a breeze, and for those in the districts it is very harsh. “Katniss’ life in District 12 is severely segregated”(1). Suffering and pain is all that the Districts receive, while the upper class fill their stomachs and enjoy plenty of entertainment. This dystopia is truly one that can present either a relaxing carefree life, or one filled with hardship and
To start off, Hunger Games is a pure example of the theme of the inequalities between the rich and poor. Within Panem, there are the rich who live in the Capitol and the poor folk who live in the twelve districts. Separated by wealth, the rich dominate the districts and act as a dictator towards them. Collins made the connection of our own society to hers …show more content…
The main character of the story Katniss, starts off as a very cynical girl who envisions that everyone is driven purely by self-interest and nothing more. It was when she had volunteered to participate in the annual Hunger Games when she begun to see a new light in her way of thinking. Unfortunately, not only Katniss, but all other characters in the event are constantly bound with conflict having to fight to the death and worry for their families at their respective districts. Each character in the games have a desire to succeed no matter what ruthless acts it would require of them, and for the reader, that is what makes the plot so suspenseful as there is constant wondering of what the outcome will be. While Katniss “...struggles with the new identities created for her” (2), she continues to fight and exhibits her intent to rebel against The Capitol. The plot presented is most compelling “[due to] how familiar it seems” (par 5) because Collins created a society that is in many ways similar to our …show more content…
Panem is the future North America and had much conflict. After the poor rebelled against the rich and failed, The Capitol and the twelve districts were created to place the people where they belong. The Hunger Games were created to let the districts know that The Capitol is in charge, and forever will be. This is a big influence from the roman times and author Suzanne Collins has said, “The Greek Myth of Theseus and The Minotaur, also alluded to in The Hunger Games” (3), where there had to be sacrifices every year to be sent into the labyrinth of the Minotaur to be killed. With the society being divided, the lifestyle for those in The Capitol is a breeze, and for those in the districts it is very harsh. “Katniss’ life in District 12 is severely segregated”(1). Suffering and pain is all that the Districts receive, while the upper class fill their stomachs and enjoy plenty of entertainment. This dystopia is truly one that can present either a relaxing carefree life, or one filled with hardship and