Power In The Hunger Games

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Do you know what it’s like to not be in control? That in a moments notice, some greater power could destroy everything you’ve spent your life working towards. This particular scenario is presented to us in Suzanne Collins thrilling trilogy: The Hunger Games. Ruling over its inhabitants with an iron fist, the oppressive nation of Panem will use any means necessary to keep its control over its people and districts, even forcing children to fight to death. With such unadulterated power that Panem has over its people, like an article of clothing, they can strip away the very individuality of its citizens.

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