Desensitization In The Hunger Games

In the Hunger Games, desensitization is a key component in the Capitol’s ignorance and arrogance. Not only do the Capitol citizens find the violent nature of the Games completely normal, but it is also a great source of entertainment for them. No one should find the murder of children by other children entertaining and the Capitol citizens must be very heartless because of it. The Capitol citizens would feel differently about the Games if their own children competed and faced the full effect that is life or death. While the Hunger Games include many interesting yet questionable ideas, the desensitization to the murder of children is still a mysterious concept. No matter how twisted people are, desensitization still takes time and certain means. Because of the 74 previous years of the Hunger Games, so many of the generations grew up watching the Games and they probably considered them a normal, annual occurrence. The first generation watching was probably very disturbed, but would have gotten …show more content…
If they didn’t, the government of Panem would probably use a different method of punishment for the districts. The Capitol has turned the Games into a festival that people can get involved in. The wealthier citizens can sponsor their favourite tributes and make bets, making the Games more interactive. The people of the Capitol like to feel as if they’re part of the Games without actually being in them. The Games are basically turned into a TV show, complete with interviews and parades. The media presents the Games as a source of entertainment in the Capitol, a type of distraction from their boring, luxurious, everyday lives. As the Capitol doesn’t have to take part in the horrific Games themselves, they don’t understand the consequences behind the Games and simply find them enjoyable. However, this entertainment factor would disappear if it was their own children competing in the