Role Of Greek Mythology In The Hunger Games

“Greek myth is so much a part of the fabric of our consciousness, of our unconscious really, that we scarcely notice” (Foster, 1). When thinking the word myth, our minds automatically think of the distant Greek and Roman myths fabricated on the shores of the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. We think of legends told as a kid; fables of strength, love, courage, adventure, and naturally almighty gods and goddesses. A myth “is a story which is not „true‟ and which involves (as a rule) supernatural beings – or at any rate supra human beings. Myths are concerned with creation. They embody feeling and concept and are often explanations of the natural order and cosmic forces” (Cuddon, 526). Yet, we often forget that myths aren’t only stories left behind; there are countless influences in literature that are so often overlooked and ignored. Greek Mythology can often serve as a starting point for writers; an inspiration to expand upon. …show more content…
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a modern piece of literature that could be categorised as a science-fiction trilogy set in a futuristic dystopian society. The protagonist of the series is Katniss Everdeen; a controversial female character that we can link to Theseus and even other mythological figures. Although these stories are of very different genres and natures in terms of time and location, it is evident through analysis that major parallels can be drawn between the two. Thus leading to my research question, to what extent do the characters and social hierarchy of Theseus and the Minotaur influence the Hunger