Examples Of Sympathy In The Hunger Games

Sympathy is understanding between people as well as sharing a common feeling for one another. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. (Lee 39)” Atticus defines sympathy by saying: “Consider things from his point of view.” Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus shows Jem and Scout that you can get along with everyone if you sympathize with them, not for them. The novel follows the young kids, Jem and Scout as they mature during a time of the Great Depression in a small town called Maycomb, in Alabama. Throughout this time, as they grow as people they learn important lessons

In short summation, The Hunger Games novel is a dystopian themed novel about a country called Panem who rose from the ashes of natural destruction. Cataclysmic events and wars have formed the nation, but these events have sadly birthed a nation at fault. Divided into twelve districts, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on these areas by forcing a reaping of one boy and one girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called The Hunger Games. The Games, put on by the Capitol, are

The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, is an adventure fiction novel filled with adventures and trials that will lead you to into the near distant future. In a place that was once known as United States of America, is now known as Panem, which is divided up in to twelve cruel districts. Forced by the nation’s capitol, one boy and one girl shall be chosen randomly to participate in the annual Hunger Games. Hunger Games, also known as the deathly journey when put in to an unknown place and requires you to fight until you are the last one standing. This may be seen as an enjoyable entertainment to those residing in the nations capitol; but to Katniss Everdeen, a courageous teenager, it is a death sentence that cannot be avoided.

In the novel, The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins is a dystopian young adult book that is based in Panem that is divided into twelve districts. Each year the districts have to send a boy and a girl into an arena to fight to the death. The novel’s protagonist is Katniss, who lives in the poorest district. Katniss makes the audience think of the important ideas of bravery, societal class and love.

To begin with, The Hunger Games is the first book in the Hunger Games Trilogy, and is written by Suzanne Collins. First off, the novel takes place in Penem, a make-believe future where the Capital is surrounded by districts. The Districts are like slaves to the Capital, give away resources to the Capital and only keep some resources to themselves; so you can imagine that the districts are very poor. The Capital also forces the districts to give up one boy and girl to go to annual Hunger Games, so to prevent War. Katniss, the main character in the book, ends up being part of the hunger games alongside with Peeta. Katniss then has to fight for her life because there may only be one victor. Lastly, throughout this book you’ll see conformity and civil disobedience play a huge role in the Hunger Games.

In every story, there is the good and there is the bad. Usually, this is shown from the characters in the story. The Hunger Games is a story that portraits both of these sides; the light and the dark. Today, I know I am supposed to talk about only 3 characters, but there are so many characters in the story that are so interesting. So instead, I will be talking about 4 characters from this book. The 4 characters that I chose to talk about is Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark, Madge Undersee and Cato.

The games were biased as they were set to entertain a few individuals in authority while everyone else suffered the death consequences or the loss of a loved one. It also shows how Katniss a lady from a humble background defies the norms and laws of the capitol, specifically the President as she decides not to kill Peeta and become the last survivor. Most people in different Districts did not approve of the The Hunger Games as they were unfair but lacked the courage to voice out their concerns in fear of the consequences (). Katniss displays positive attributes; sacrifice by taking the place of her younger sister in the games and bravery and defiance of the norms by saving Peeta. The theme of inequality in the movie addresses the social classes that define modern society. The dictators enrich themselves and continue growing richer while the poor suffer and continue to drown in

The “Hunger Games” trilogy is a story of war, depression, love and survival. It is written in such a way that you connect with the characters; for example, the infamous love triangle of Katniss, Peeta and Gale. By the end, everyone was chanting “Team Peeta” or “Team Gale” as to who Katniss will finally be with. Aside from that, however, the people of the country of Panem were under the control of the Capitol and needed a way to become free from its grasp and that of President Snow. But before the science behind this story is revealed, one must be brought up to speed on how the story all began.

The Hunger Games Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins has very deep characterization. Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist, was the winner of the previous Hunger Games. She is picked for the Quarter Quell, which picks winners of past Hunger Games to fight each other again in a new arena. Her and Peeta are chosen again. Katniss is a character who cares about others but will do whatever it takes to make sure the ones she cares about are safe. This is shown on page 189 when she says "But I have a mission. No, it's more than a mission. It's my dying wish. Keep Peeta alive." In this quote, Katniss shows how much she cares about Peeta by putting the safety of his front of her own. Peeta is tough selfless person who cares about Katniss and her well being.

Thematic Essay Suzanne Collins’s science fiction novel The Hunger Games, takes place in Panem- a futuristic society where there is 12 districts and one capitol. Every year 24 “tributes” are publicly reaped to fight to the death in The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is put in the games after volunteering for her sister. During the Games Katniss falls in love with her fellow tribute from district 12, Peeta Mellark.

(Collins, 102) She does not care about the results of her actions, as long as her family is safe. This quotation indicates, that Katniss’ recklessness shows passion for her family and survival which manifests through violence towards the Capitol. Initially, Katniss does not care about the Capitol much, but once she begins The Hunger Games her anger is getting stronger. In addition, the following quotation demonstrates that the games begins to impact Katniss’ character. Katniss says her “hatred for the Capitol has not lessened.” (Collins, 238) This statement hints at more trouble ahead for the protagonist. Haymitch another character from The Hunger Games, advances his humanity all throughout the book. In the beginning, Haymitch is an over confident, slobby, and drunk man who does not care for others around him. Throughout the novel he becomes more compassionate for others. Feeling sorry for the series of events Peeta and Katniss have to go through in order to win the games. During the games, Peeta is nearing death, and “Haymitch has done it! He’s gotten the medicine”, (Collins, 276) which is very difficult to do. He has found a way to help these two young adults whom he does not know for a long period of time. According to Vivienne Muller’s essay on Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games Trilogy,

The Hunger Games "discusses issues such as extreme poverty, hunger, repression, and the impact of war." [6] Other issues were also discussed by the novel is the struggle to defend themselves faced by the citizens of Panem in the districts and in the Hunger Games. I love movies about the fantasy, because we can imagine. The impossible becomes possible. Besides, I love horror movies, because it makes the heart beat, tense, and not easy to guess. There are many films that I like, but I really like the movie The Hunger Games saga. I strongly with the character Katniss Everdeen because he was willing to sacrifice for his brother, his family, and even strangers. Although sometimes she is tired and give up easily, but then he got into tears. He was

Most people have heard of the Hunger Games, but don’t know the true meaning. People say it’s a book (or movie) about innocent people getting slaughtered. It may look like that but there is so much more depth. When authors write books, they add their perspective and beliefs. It could be about government, religion and many more controversial topics. In the Hunger Games, the author Suzanne Collins shows what she thinks about government. She does this by relating the Hunger Games to the gladiators and Ancient Roman times. Even the names of characters relate. Hunger Games may not be a sweet and innocent book, but there is a good lesson behind all the violence.

The Hunger Games, the introductory novel in a trilogy book series written by author Suzanne Collins in 2008, is a young adult novel that surrounds a teenage girl named Katniss Everdeen in a futuristic tale of a teenager who defies all odds when they are stacked against her. She is shaken to the core with sacrifice, adversity and danger when she finds herself forced to compete in a televised series of games where there is only one survivor. Not only does she want to live, but she has an incredible sense of responsibility to her family that she’s left behind. The film based off of the best selling novel, also entitled, “The Hunger Games,” premiered in March 2012. Director Gary Ross does a great job of incorporating the plot, setting and

Peeta Mellark is viewed as the ‘hopeless romantic in the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins because he is viewed as a sweet and kind person who has been in love with Katniss ever since they were children. The text states, “Peeta sighs. “Well, there is this one girl. I’ve had a crush on her ever since I can remember,” (Collins 157). The text also states, “”I remember everything about you,” (367). These quotes both show Peeta falling for Katniss ever since he saw her, and cannot stop thinking about her. Peeta also shows he is willing to do anything to help Katniss get home to her family. The text