The Hunger Games, a movie directed by Gary Ross, demonstrates an elegant story between good and evil in the setting of a corrupt government. One boy and one girl, representatives from each of the 12 districts, are placed into an multifunctional futuristic combat arena to compete against each other in a struggle to survive. There can only be one winner, and the character Katniss, along with her counterpart Peeta, duel the last standing competitor Cato in the end to be sole survivors. In this scenario
concerned more with the needs of others is what heroism embodies. The narrative in the movie, The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen’s heroic quest as a tribute in the 74th Hunger Games of Panem. How does Katniss embody the feminine archetype mother goddess and how does a hero’s journey represent Katniss quest as a tribute in the Hunger Games? What is the feminine archetype mother goddess? An archetype is a personality type that is generally thought to be the greatest or purest example (Harris)
What exactly is an archetype? In psychology, an archetype a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, image, etc., universally present in individual psyches. But usually it is the original pattern or model from which things of the same kind are copied on which they are based; a model or first from; prototype. The word archetype first enter the English usage in 1540s, and is still commonly uses to this day. But where did archetypes originally start? According to research the origin
Movies today have many similarities to plays that Shakespeare wrote in the early 1600s. Archetypes Shakespeare uses in the Romeo and Juliet can be seen throughout modern day movies. Star-crossed lovers, mentors, and the unhealable wound are all archetypes found throughout both modern day movies and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Three modern day movies that have these archetypes are The Titanic, The Hunger Games, and West Side Story. A family rivalry between the Capulets and Montagues takes place
The Hunger Games I chose to the modern mythology known as The Hunger Games a novel written by Suzanne Collins and later adapted into a feature film. The novel was actually part of a trilogy The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The story begins by introducing you to our main character Katniss Everdeen who lives in a world run by the Capitol where President Snow resides and has enforced a form of martial law on all 13 districts. Every year the Capitol hosts their annual Hunger Games
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a book about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who lives in the post-apocalypse nation called Panam. There is an annual event in which one boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts surrounding the Capitol are selected randomly to compete in a televised battle to the death. Katniss Everdeen volunteers in the place of her sister when she was chosen to compete in the games. Throughout her journey she undergoes challenges but her courage, bravery, and heroism help
revolution lives” (Collins). Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games is a complex character who epitomizes the archetype of a hero, however, she also shatters the mold by rebelling against the capital and endangering her whole family. She starts out as a hero to her family, especially her sister, and then becomes the symbol of strength to everyone. Katniss sacrifices herself by volunteering to join the Hunger Games in place of her sister, it is a game of survival where a boy and a girl from each district
(Connell 32)” The Most Dangerous Game is a story full of adventures and seems to always have the reader on edge. Richard Connell’s story is filled with the theme of ‘will.’ This book is also full of plot twists and makes one mesmerized page by page wanting to know what happens to Rainsford. It also lets the reader to question what happens at the end and it allows the reader to make connections with real life, archetypes, and other literature. The Most Dangerous Game is a compelling hunt full of violence
why women are often viewed in this perspective, their sleeping state is a symbol for their projected view in society. These princesses are awaiting their prince to save them from this state, further reiterating the damsel in distress stigma. This archetype has been prevalent in literature since very early, such as Sleeping Beauty, but is still existent in modern literature, especially aimed at young adults. In fantasy novels such as The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer (2005-2008), Bella Swan, the
you interact with other people. You may also keep some elements of your personal identity to yourself, even when these parts of yourself are very important. The children’s book that I have chosen to discuss the theme of personal identity is ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins. In my opinion this book optimises the struggle that some teenagers feel when finding their personal identity. Especially in today’s