Lyn Collins

After reading a book, write down the title (underline and capitalize), the author of the book, the date you finished the book, the genre of the book and a one sentence summary of the book. If you abandon a book, please write that as well, but it does not count as a book read. 1.I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011 by Lauren Tarshis The tornado was terrible but this is a historic fiction book about 11 year old Dexter going with a storm hunter/ show host that is chasing the Joplin tornado which…

former victor of the games and their mentor. The skills Katniss picks up in district 12 prove useful for competing in The Hunger Games; however, Katniss is still faced with an impossible, fateful decision. Through the use of characterization, Suzanne Collins is able…

Remember when the first Star Wars came out in the late seventies? Everyone was so excited to watch it and it was a huge success too. It is shocking to see how far Hollywood has come! From low-end cameras, unreal special effects, and battles kids today would call dull; they went to high quality video production, realistic effects, epic fight scenes and more dynamic actors. Star Wars: A New Hope was about a young boy named Luke Skywalker who lived on the planet Tatooine with his Aunt and Uncle. He…

As it’s shown in the movie, the characters control their emotions, take responsibility for actions, and manage their behavior. Katniss shows that her full effect of what she has done to becoming the mocking jay helped a lot of people keep control when it came to the games. Even though she knew it would start something dangerous with the Capital, this was the exact thing she was supposed to be saving. All through The Hunger Games and at this point in Catching Fire, Katniss with intention of how…

Some people struggle with showing they care about someone. They may try to be kind and supportive but it can come off the wrong way, or it can be ignored altogether. In The Hunger Games, Cinna can first be seen as an outcast in the Capitol because he is a free thinker and doesn’t fit into the confinements of what is expected in the Capitol, but what is more important to notice is that he is a loyal retainer and mentor archetype for Katniss as he quietly roots for her in her journey to fight in…

The work of Hunger Games Catching fire is definitely original. I have never read a book quite like it. The book is something I’d never read before, it makes the government all twisted and corrupt and all messed up, they have people kill each other for “revenge” for the revolution that was tried many years before. The characters in the book are very well rounded and believable, they really show how messed up the games make people who are in it and also the ones who win and get out. The winners…

The hunger games is a great example the the hero's journey. The call to adventure - As the movie begins, We see Katniss Everdeen living in an ordinary world with her mother and sister. Later on during the reaping, two people , a boy and a girl,are chosen to participate in the hunger games. Katniss’s sister Prim is chosen but Katniss volunteer to go in her place instead. Meeting the mentor -Katniss meets her mentor Haymitch, who was the winner of the previous hunger games, He helps katniss…

Rights: Dystopic Society in the Hunger Games In the Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins develops the idea that dystopic societies/government usually take over the citizens in a negative way. As such, the Capitol always had eyes and ears in all the districts and people. "forcing them to kill one another while we watch – this is the Capitol's way of reminding us how totally we are at their mercy." (Collins, 18). These words of Suzanne Collins perfectly describes how the Capitol/government always control…

Suzanne Collins in her novel The Hunger Games offers a critique on Western culture and civilization. In this novel through the portrayal of dystopian society that is driven by technology and consumerism Suzanne Collins explores and advocates against the commodification of youths and neglect for environment. The Hunger Games, first of a trilogy, set in a time after environmental havoc and massacre, replaced by a dystopian country Panem, comprised of 12 suffering districts ruled by the Capitol…

The Capitol’s Invisible Hand The novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins addresses themes of imperialism and control by depicting a sixteen year old girl named Katniss who must analyze her every move in order to stay alive. In a scene during the games, Katniss experiences a change in perspective when she becomes allies with another tribute. After groggily waking up from a two-day sleep disorientated from the three tracker jacker stings, Katniss finds the young, female tribute Rue from…