In many works of literature, it is often a crucial component for characters to sacrifice opportunities that arise in their lives in order to help loved ones. In Suzanne Collin’s “The Hunger Games,” protagonist Katniss Everdeen sacrifices the chance to live her own life in order for her sister, Primrose Everdeen, to not experience potential death in the arena. Another character that has similar attributes to Katniss Everdeen would be Pari II in Khaled Hosseini’s, “And the Mountains Echoed.” This novel depicts a strong relationship between parents and a daughter that results in missed opportunities due to the health risks that have developed in the parents. The fundamental values of such a character have developed through years of witnessing …show more content…
As a resident of California, Pari II decided to apply for a prestigious art school along the east coast. Upon review of her application and transcripts, Pari II got accepted. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but she decided to turn down the offer after learning that her mother had developed ovarian cancer. Pari II expressed that “art school can wait,” but the internal conflict that she dealt with suggested otherwise. Pari II knew that it would most likely be her only opportunity to attend such a distinguished institution, but sacrificing her future career due to the lack of financial costs for a caretaker was far more important. As time progresses throughout the novel and Pari II develops into a young woman, her mother loses her battle with cancer. Her father develops dementia shortly after her mother’s death, and Pari II has to learn to deal with her father’s erratic behavior. Pari II has come to the conclusion that attending art school may never happen, but still suffers through this great sacrifice in her life. Traditional family values consist of caring for others when one is unable to care for themselves. This coincides with the deliberate act of sacrifice that Pari II has
Given these symptoms (examples above) and the fact that they have lasted more than year can help us determine the Katniss Everdeen is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The criterion from DSM-5 on PTSD has also helped in determining the correct diagnosis for Katniss. The traumatic event that lead Katniss to develop PTSD was that she was forced to survive by killing foes and comrades alike. Too often she was placed in situations that were either to kill or be killed by other tributes. Situations like those escalated the risk of becoming another survivor of PTSD. As previously mentioned, the symptoms have lasted more than a year and therefore, has created significant distress on Katniss's emotional, cognitive, physical, and social
Firstly, Every hardship and obstacles she endured throughout her childhood helped Jeannette to become a successful adult.Jeannette’s parent were very unpredictable, her mother was self absorbed in her hobbies, and her father was an interminable alcoholic. Even though her parent neglected and gave less attention to Jeannette,
Her loss of hope forever affects Sedaris’ personality. The differences between them are put on the forefront when Sedaris criticizes his mother's decisions because “rather than improve her social standing, she chose to spit out children, each one filthier than the last.” This juxtaposition of personalities led to the dysfunctional family dynamic. Most sons wouldn’t ask for money after finding their mother crying in the bathroom. Yet, young Sedaris promised to be “A listener, a financial advisor, even a friend: I swore to be all those things and more in exchange for twenty dollars and a written guarantee that I would always have my own private bedroom. That's how devoted I was.” He was more concerned with his own economic advancement rather than helping his mother. Even though most families are dysfunctional, not many would be required to be bribed to help a vulnerable member. Families can also be
The definition of a hero has been moulded and changed over time, but all heroes have shared some qualities, constructing our archetypal hero. Katniss, the 'hero' from Suzanne Collins, 'The Hunger Games' challenges and confirms our views of a typical hero. She has events like a heroes journey and a tough upbringing, but she also has conflicting attributes like simply not being a male. Suzanne Collins has created a complex character, who doesn't strictly fit into the mould of a hero.
Jeannette always admired her parents despite the way that they chose to live. Even though both parents were both intelligently capable, they chose to live homeless. They both chose their own welfare over their children. With parents like hers, Jeannette took what good she could from her
Without the person Katniss thought would have her back, she is now left with the harsh reality that she can’t trust anyone at all. Even though Katniss is blindsided, she is quick to recover and carry on. This composition fits this scene because it talks about taking back what’s left of themselves. It creates a sense of empowerment that shows the audience that Katniss is able to overcome the challenges that have begun to make their way into her path. It also shows that the obstacles are making her stronger and more
“Don't go,” Peeta told Katniss. Katniss knew she had to go. She knew she needed the bag and whatever was in it, but she couldn't stop thinking about Peeta’s words. Katniss secretly drugged Peeta to sleep and went to the Cornucopia to gather the stuff the sponsors had supplied. Do you let others make choices for you? Do you make them yourself? Both Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and Ani Mells from “The Scourge” by Jennifer A. Nielsen make their own choices. Katniss and Ani are both going through hard times. Katniss has volunteered for her sister, Primrose, to be in the Hunger Games; To go into an arena, and fight 23 other kids, from ages 12-18 to the death. Ani’s Scourge test results come back positive, and she is sent to the Scourge colony: Attic Island. Ani, being hated by the Governor, is always at risk with her life. Katniss and Ani are independent. One reason is that they are both strong-willed. Another reason is that they both like to rebel the rules.
1. Character: Lily from “Dude” (2018) Lily fits this description because she is a person that takes part in the action of a movie. She is a character in the movie. I chose her to illustrate the definition of a character because she has a prominent personality and is a character that is able to stand out.
Katniss and How She Changed During the Games How much did Katniss change in the novel, The Hunger Games? Throughout the novel, we see her character change and develop a lot due to the circumstances she finds herself in. Katniss is the novel's protagonist, and she volunteers for her sister to take her place in the Hunger Games. Her sister was not supposed to be a tribute, nor was it expected because it was her first year in the drawing. Despite this, she was drawn to help develop one of the novel's themes, “the games are rigged.”
The Concept of Self-Identity Conveyed Through The Protagonists’ Appearances in Anne of Green Gables and The Hunger Games
The outside source I chose that has the same/similar theme is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. In The Hunger Games the main character Katniss voluenteers into the Hunger Games and has to survive by herself. This is like Crazy because Jason is all alone, left to survive by himself. Jason and Katniss both are left to survive in the world alone.
The mockingbird pin is pointed toward the flower because katniss is the pin while the flower is president snow. In the movie katniss aimed an arrow to president snow, since president snow wasn't paying attention in the practice arena. Instead katniss shot the pig to gain the attraction and she said “thank you for your consideration” after that.
In Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Mayella Ewell, a young woman as well as the daughter of Bob Ewell, lives a life of insolence and isolation in the town of Maycomb. As a Ewell, which they are familiarized as being vulgar, uneducated, and indigent, Mayella is disrespected by the people of Maycomb as well as by her father. During the court case, Atticus shows courtesy towards Mayella by addressing her as a miss and a ma’am, which is not surprising for his values of equality. Mistaking his manners with sarcasm, she replies with, “Won’t answer a word you say as long as you keep mockin’ me” (pg.181). Harper Lee is demonstrating the amount of disregard Mayella faces in her life, so much that courtesy can’t be identified as just that. Mayella finds that Atticus is ridiculing her for what she doesn’t have, respect from others. With a reputation such as Mayella’s, people treat her like an outcast. Her lonely life can be a reason to explain why she always asked for Tom Robinson’s company, she wanted to experience friendship and perhaps love for the first time. Her loneliness was so clear to see, even Scout, who still has their childhood-innocent mind, can see through it. Scout compares Mr.Dolphus Raymond’s “mixed children” to Mayella because they both don’t know where to stand in their social class, “white people wouldn’t have anything to do with her because she lived among pigs; Negroes wouldn’t have anything to do with her
Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird details the life of a typical white American family during the era of the Great Depression. Although each of the family members is portrayed in a detailed manner throughout the novel, Jean Louise Finch is the main character, as well as the narrator for the majority of the novel. The narration of “Scout” works through two points of view: The view of an independent six year old girl, and simultaneously, the view of a mature woman who is recapping some moments of her earlier childhood. Lee does a superior job in combining the two very unique voices, and forming what came to be a well known novel throughout the United States. The mature adult voice narrating the story To Kill A Mockingbird not only informs readers of the views of the young Scout, but also gives the mature outlook on the events in which the child could not see.
In the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the main character and protagonist is 16 year old Katniss Everdeen, a strong and selfless young woman who is far more mature than her age suggests. As the main provider for her family after her father died, Katniss had to become responsible and resourceful at a young age, which forced her to participate in rebellious behavior in order to keep her family alive. She is an unselfish and protective character, putting herself in danger in order to keep the ones she loves safe, especially for her little sister Primrose. Even after the pain and hardships she has had to go through not only in the games, but in her life, Katniss maintains her