David Neill
Prof. Andrasian
English 1a
September 24, 2014
Short Essay #1
Gender Roles in The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen, the main protagonist in Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, became an idol to all readers. The novel centers around Katniss in the futuristic society of Panem, which is ruled by the Capitol. After a rebellion against the Capitol, the Hunger Games was formed as a reminder to the people of Panem of the rule the Capitol has over their lives (Collins 18). One boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts of Panem must enter as tributes into the Hunger Games, where they fight to the death until one victor remains. Katniss Everdeen volunteers when her sister Primrose is chosen (Collins 22). Katniss is presented as a strong, independent woman who has transcended the confines of a traditional female role, and is ultimately successful due to her ability to adapt to the characterizations and strengths of either the male or female gender roles that are required in her given predicament. Portrayed as her family 's breadwinner, Katniss embraces classic masculine duties of hunting and trading to provide for her mother and sister. At the …show more content…
The land of Panem presents both male and female as being meaningless, essentially. There is no sense of significance in a human being. For instance, both male and females work in the mines in District 12, and there is no alterations to the Hunger Games for either gender (giving females a head start or males certain types of weapons). Beauty is pretentious for both male and females, with both genders going over the top with tattooing their skin a different color and getting surgery for brighter eyes. Collins uses particular roles in specific characters to make a statement and allow that character to grow. Strong characters are those that are able to adapt skill sets, not gender
Prof. Andrasian
English 1a
September 24, 2014
Short Essay #1
Gender Roles in The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen, the main protagonist in Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, became an idol to all readers. The novel centers around Katniss in the futuristic society of Panem, which is ruled by the Capitol. After a rebellion against the Capitol, the Hunger Games was formed as a reminder to the people of Panem of the rule the Capitol has over their lives (Collins 18). One boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts of Panem must enter as tributes into the Hunger Games, where they fight to the death until one victor remains. Katniss Everdeen volunteers when her sister Primrose is chosen (Collins 22). Katniss is presented as a strong, independent woman who has transcended the confines of a traditional female role, and is ultimately successful due to her ability to adapt to the characterizations and strengths of either the male or female gender roles that are required in her given predicament. Portrayed as her family 's breadwinner, Katniss embraces classic masculine duties of hunting and trading to provide for her mother and sister. At the …show more content…
The land of Panem presents both male and female as being meaningless, essentially. There is no sense of significance in a human being. For instance, both male and females work in the mines in District 12, and there is no alterations to the Hunger Games for either gender (giving females a head start or males certain types of weapons). Beauty is pretentious for both male and females, with both genders going over the top with tattooing their skin a different color and getting surgery for brighter eyes. Collins uses particular roles in specific characters to make a statement and allow that character to grow. Strong characters are those that are able to adapt skill sets, not gender