In a not-too-distant, some 74 years, into the future the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 13 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games; these children are referred to as tributes (Collins, 2008). The Games are meant to be viewed as entertainment, but every citizen knows their purpose, as brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts. The televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eradicate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. The main character
The Hunger Games novel written by Suzanne Collins reflects significant issues in the reality world nowadays which relate to the humanity, the poverty, the violence,… It describes the issues through the characters and what happens in the story, and the most significant issue occurs throughout the novel is the gap between rich and poor people. In the beginning of the novel, Suzanne Collins describes clearly the scene of the poverty, the terrible fear of the 12-district’s villagers, in contrast to the wealthy of the Capitol’s citizens. The inequality of social classes becomes the theme of the novel because of its relation and the effects to the plots of the story. And the reason, which leads to that issue, is the policies of the dictatorship
In The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins expresses two themes. The first one is that we can’t let the government use their power to treat, and use people like they want, they are oppressing them. “At one o’clock, we head of the square. Attendance is mandatory unless you are on deaths door. This evening, officials will come around and check to see if this is the case. If not you will be imprisoned.” (Collins, 16) we can see that the Capitol forces the people to participate in the reaping by threatening them. “When I was younger, I scared my mother to death, the things I would blurt out about District 12, about the people who rule our country, Panem, from the far-off city called the Capitol. Eventually I understood this would only lead us to
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has many characteristics of a dystopian society. Propaganda is used throughout the book to control the citizens of society. The people of the twelve districts have their Information, independent thought, and freedom restricted. The type of dystopian control present is corporate control.
Until page 50 it was a perfect beginning , and I had a good time in reading this pages and a lot of something to learn and something make me feel interest, such as, the deep description of the characters, places, and even food which made me feel the moment and as if I were living with them. Also, the way that the author had depicted how people suffered because of the hanger and poverty. Another thing that I want to notice about is that girl – Katniss – who was the ideal sister and daughter, when she prefers to go to The Hunger Games instead of her sister – Prim- ,and when she takes care of her ill mother. Furthermore, while all the bad things that happened to her and all the responsibilities that placed on her, but it didn't prevented her
Throughout the whole story of The Hunger Games, the author Suzanne Collins’ personal story plays a major role in the events of the annual hunger games, and is a great influence on the personality and development of the two tributes from District 12 and their struggle to survive in the cruel, harsh arena.
The Hunger Games is a 2008 top selling science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. Set in the dystopian, post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, Suzanna Collins deals with many issues that each play vital roles in the novel, such as the inequality between the rich and poor and the importance of appearances.
I believe that one skill which I have which I am strong at is my communication skills. This is because I am comfortable talking to new people and expressing new thoughts and ideas.
The first reason that I will win the Hunger Games is because I am an incredible athlete. I play sports like baseball, football, and I used to wrestle. The sports I have played led me to be very fit, quick, agile, and aggressive against my competitors. I am very fast, and I am one of the fastest kids on my
My greatest skill is my determination which I demonstrate in different areas of my life. In my education I use this skill to be a overachieving student that sets high standards for grades and takes advantage of every extra credit opportunity available. At home I use this skill to help my mother with different chores and to help take care of my younger siblings. The Watsonville Ivy League Project is an organization that takes the “cream of the crop” to go visit the Ivy league schools I got accepted but needed to fundraise for the trip. My skill helped afford the trip throughout selling breakfast burritos. On Wednesdays I would wake up at four in the morning and begin to cook egg with either potato or chorizo for the burrito filling . A challenge
The Hunger Games is the first book that makes up the famous trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. Katniss, the book’s main character, is a sixteen year old girl, who lives in Panem, a country divided in 13 different districts. Each year, a reaping is hold, where every district chooses one boy and one girl to participate to the games. The participants have to kill each other for their survival, and only one person can end up as a winner. Because of Katniss’ ingenuity and strategies, both tributes from her district were able to survive and get through this challenge. This world clearly relates to the reality television in our contemporary world and to the gladiator fights. This essay will analyse the different themes, which are used to convey
Don’t go wasting all your money on those other districts who’ll never win the games. Put your money on me and sponsor me because I will win this year's Hunger Games! The Hunger Games is something only a survivor can win. I am that survivor! I might be to clumsy but with my strength, my skill to fight, and how to fish and for food I will win the Hunger Games. That is how I will survive in this years HUNGER GAMES.
One skill that I have is playing the trombone. I develop and use my skill in three main ways. The first way I develop my skill is by going to private lessons. The second way I develop my skill is by practicing. The final way I use my skill is by playing at events. One skill I have is playing the trombone. I develop and use my skill by going to private lessons, practising, and playing at events.
The hunger games from the author Suzanne Collins a first book that became popular at the middle of the year 2008. According to the author, KatnissEverdeen is a modernized version of ancient hero Theseus and the modernized version of classical Rome is the country of Panem. It was a great novel especially for young adults. Katniss is the protagonist in this movie and she really portrayed of being a hero, smart hunter and survivor among the twenty four contestants. This game was being constructed by the government of the Capitol and it is yearly happen. This is all about violence, pierce, and even killing of people which is live on television that makes a great impact to the people as best- selling sensation.
You should now spend the time to write down every single skill you have and make a list of them all.