Starvation

“The rich keep getting richer” this is a very common phrase in today’s society. The middle and poor class are struggling to put food on the table while the rich are getting plastic surgery. This is a common comparison to the book The Hunger Games by Suzanna Collins. Where the Capital of Panem has more money than they need, and the poor district is struggling to stay alive. Panem is a nation that arose in the ruins of North America. Controlled by a very powerful Capital with twelve outlying…

Hunger doesn’t necessarily relate to food. It can also refer to any intense desire. Hunger depending on what its’ toward can be for the good or just be downright awful-- In the stories you are about to read, you are about to encounter some very ravenous creatures. These creatures include ghoulish ghost, blood-thirsty vampires, to your typical every day Neocitizens. The thing they all have in common is their lack of power when it comes to their appetites. The tale I am about to tell you is…

"The enthusiasm grew day by day"; the main character felt ridiculed and criticized by society for starving himself for forty days. "The Hunger Artist," written by Franz Kafka, explores a world where the upper class turns their backs against a lower class due to their selfishness and unwillingness to relate to the main character of "The Hunger Artist" and other less privileged people. Consequently "The Hunger Artist" is leaning towards the conception of a classless society, also known as Marxism…

Abstract World hunger is a widespread issue concerning not only our moral obligation as humans, but also as a society. All human beings have dignity deserving of respect and are entitled to what is necessary to live in dignity, including a right to life and a right to the goods necessary to satisfy one's basic needs. Malnutrition is a condition of nutrient deficiency that steals the lives of thousands of people on a daily basis. This epidemic can easily be managed. The suffering and death that…

In “The Rich Get Richer, the Poor Go Hungry”, Sharon Astyk and Aaron Newton discuss world hunger and the problems behind it. Presenting a wide array of examples, Astyk and Newton describe their beliefs behind the causes of hunger around the world. The authors use strong examples and claims, and lack thereof, to argue their beliefs on the potential causes. The authors formulate the beginning of their argument by introducing a claim of fact, as Astyk and Newton explain, “…hunger of the poor is…

diseases specifically cancer. Short term starvation is more effective in protecting the normal cells as well as lowering the possible side effects generated by chemotherapy drugs to some extent.…

Suzanne Collins has attracted millions with her novel The Hunger Games. Full of twists and turns, loss and love, self-discovery, compassion, bravery and the extremely controlling and vile Capital, this novel is one that keeps you entertained and at the edge of your seat until the very last page. When you really analyze this book in depth, it becomes more and more apparent that it is actually a mirror image of our society today. Valerie Frankel, a scholarly writer, agrees by stating, “Panem with…

I remember the day my eight-year old sister came to me asking me how much a girl her age should weigh. At the time, I was only nine and thought her question was odd, but went along with my day. The next few months my sister began dieting and exercising and continued to reach and reset her weight goal. It quickly spiraled out of control and within weeks was diagnosed with anorexia and hospitalized. Looking back, it still astonishes me that someone that young could feel the need to lose weight…

AS90854 Novel Cathy Joe In the Novel ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins the book is set in the Dystopian future. It is set in North America which is divided into 12 districts. Katniss Everdeen a 16 year old girl who has a younger sister, Prim who is 12 years old and a mother who have depended upon Katniss for survival ever since Katniss ' father died in a mine explosion when she was 11. The Hunger Games is when each year a…

Food Insecurity in Nepal is part of an everyday life for over half of the population. There are many deadly short term and long term effects that are related to food insecurity, such as malnutrition and under nourishment. Food insecurity can lead to deadly diseases and even death. We must do everything we can to put an end to poor countries, severe food insecurity issues. Explore the next pages of the website and find out just how severe food insecurity is becoming in Nepal, and also discover…