Economic Inequality In The Hunger Games

The fear surrounding economic inequality is reflected in society. Similar to the city of Panem, the division between the wealthy and poor is reflected in our society. The wealthy are often gifted with better opportunities, living conditions, and an overall quality of life. The poor are required to work hard to only live a mediocre life in comparison. This drastic differentiation in wealth and life may lead people to act in immoral ways. In order to remain superior, the wealthy do not help or contribute towards the working class. In an effort to secure their position, they must act in ways that consistently push the working class lower and allow them to continue to rise above them. It is difficult for the poor to improve their lives. Working class individuals may find it …show more content…
The wealthy use this to their advantage and completely disregard those lower than them.
It is clear that the wealthy receive a sense of joy and fulfillment from watching the lower class citizens battle against one another, and their suffering. The Capitol has the option to sponsor and support their favoured Tributes. Completely aware of their dystopic living conditions, the wealthy do nothing to benefit them, but rather exploit their struggles on television while they bask in their own success. The Hunger Games for the city of Panem is similar to society’s fascination surrounding reality television, only deadlier. They stare at the weak as they are publically exploited and sacrificed for the benefit of another’s entertainment. The citizens of the Capitol as well as wealthier Districts, perceive the games to be pure entertainment and is celebrated similarly to a sporting event. Tributes can be trained, betted on, and sponsored. As Katniss fills Prim’s position in the Games, she is instantly transformed into a star. Katniss’s humanity is plastered across the entirety of Panem, and her life is made public. Many reality