Panem In The Film: The Hunger Games

1) Culture. (Write two double-spaced pages on culture, talk about BOTH films.) The films present us with a vision of futuristic societies. You should provide an analysis of this society as if you were an anthropologist discovering a new culture. What seems to be the rules, norms, values, laws and symbols of this culture? Is there a dominant culture? Are there any subcultures or countercultures, describe them (and indicate why some are subcultures and others counterculture)? Describe a few elements of material and nonmaterial culture.

Suzanne Collins demonstrates that the heroine Katniss is a good hero in “The Hunger Games” through bravery, inner strength and compassion. This is expressed through emotive language, repetition and descriptive language.

The totalitarian government of Panem is noticeably corrupted because of the drastic differences in the treatment of its citizens. The capitol certainly doesn’t oppress its wealthy citizens. The wealthy are well fed, protected, isolated from the other endeavouring districts, and have plenty of anything they might desire. An example would be on page 79 of the novel, “What must it be like, I wonder, to be living in a world where food appears at the press of a button?”, this certainly displays the Capitol's wealth and power over the districts, they hardly give anything to the useless districts (in their eyes). Moreover, the people in the capitol and district one are hardly working to gain the food, they receive most of their food from district eleven, one of the most hated. Evidentially This shows how corrupted and advantageous the capitol is. Another example of this would be when Katniss and Cinna had lunch. With simply a press of a button, Cinna releases a variety range of foods. Starting from chicken, vegetables, and fruits. Katniss “(tries) to imagine assembling this meal back home, chickens (were) too expensive” the poverty of the districts clearly is shown, the totalitarian government of Panem hardly

She is able to effectively show how she can adapt, inspire people through her actions and display courage when needed; and by no means is she the fastest or strongest yet she is the most willing to survive her ordeal. In saying that, i believe that Katniss convinces us that the law of nature that is the survival of the fittest, is most certainly not always the case. Overall, the fittest aren’t the ones who can run the

The dystopian genre makes parallels between the fabricated society and actual society. The reality TV element of the games demonstrates the link between the society of Panem and our society. From child beauty pageants to a rich family that no one knows why is famous, these shows are watched by many in today's society. People forget that these people are real and living their own lives compared to the “scripted” TV shows with paid actors. Capitol dwellers are obsessed with their image, making body modifications to look young and to stay in trend. This aspect of the novel makes a comment on plastic surgery and image in today’s society (Frade, 2014). The use of the hunger games as a social event shows that Capitol views the people in the districts as lesser individuals and are willing to watch people die for their entertainment. The games are watched “At homes and community halls around the country, every television set is turned on. Every citizen of Panem is tuned in” (Collins, 2008, p. 124). There is a disconnection from the people in the Capitol and the children fighting in the games. To the Capitol, those children are just part of an elaborate game, but for the Districts, those children are daughters, sons, brothers, and sisters. The view of humans as lesser individuals can be translated into society today. The top 1% of the population that control most of the wealth have power over the individuals that have less money. The Capitol is comparable to the top 1% and the Districts are comparable to the rest of the world. The geographical aspect of

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.

Katniss Everdeen, the main character is seen in an incessant state of anguish, worrying about her beloved younger sister Prim, without the slightest concern for her own welfare, an idiosyncrasy that robustly contradicts with the typical perfect and flawless main character portrayed in almost all action/adventure films. The controversial scene then ends with the fearless Katniss Everdeen taking her sister’s place and volunteering for her in the Hunger Games after she had been conscripted. There are even ceaseless ties made between District 12 and World War II concentration camps ranging from the rag like clothing to the groups of hopeless children with guns aimed at their face, further deliberating Katniss’s initial mother like and selfish instincts when preferring to worry about her sister in an environment that can be related to a significant historical atrocity. As a set-up for the rest of the film, this sequence plays an important role in constructing the underlying theme of the film as a whole. The fact that Katniss finds her own empathy, sense of caring and compassion and her journey of going from a un-trusting and instinctive girl to a strong moraled, selfless woman that would rather die than take an innocent human life. An

The question of whether Katniss Everdeen, of 'The Hunger Games,' confirms or challenges the idea of an archetypal hero is one debated worldwide. Throughout the novel, written by Suzanne Collins, Katniss demonstrates qualities and undertakes actions which are, without a doubt, heroic. However, whether or not this makes her a hero is dependent upon who you are asking; many characters in the novel would have very different ideas as to what a hero is. Also, although Katniss may come off as a hero many times in the book, she also challenges that title in countless instances with less-than-heroic actions and thoughts. So is Katniss Everdeen a hero? Through her actions, thoughts and personality, Katniss both confirms and challenges the idea of a

The first reason I think katniss is important is because she is brave. In the book katniss is brave because she fights the capital in the which has happened in the past but failed but katniss actually ends up destroying the capital which is a really brave thing to do. Another example of katniss being brave is actually fighting in the hunger games and not just doing nothing. When she first went in she wasn't going to hurt anyone but she started to get more brave towards the end. This evidence show that katniss is brave because she fights for her life without getting hurt really at all. She's not afraid to do dangerous stuff like fighting the capital and going outside the fence at district 12. In conclusion I think katniss is important because she is brave.

The presence of true female bravery in many novels and films was very rare, however, the release of the series, ‘The Hunger Games’, has begun the start of the typical female protagonist, by introducing the confident character, Katniss Everdeen. The film focuses on the protagonist of the film, Katniss Everdeen, a 16 year old girl that lives in the poor District 12, which is located in the apocalyptic land Panem. This essay will analyse views towards film heroes, and the protagonist in the film, by recognising gender stereotypes, traditions, values, and beliefs to relate to modern society. In the typical western tradition, the heroes in the films are typically male and reinforce the values of the typical western society, the heroes in the films normally follow a set pattern, and this is relatable to Joseph Campbell’s

Katniss Everdeen is one of the best heroes in modern mythology. “Katniss Everdeen. She is the hero we need.” (Kim, Daniel J). Katniss isn’t like other heroes in modern mythology. Heroes today are characterized by their aggression and dominance but not Katniss. Katniss is strong when she has to be, but deep inside she is truly scared. Joseph Cambell’s 17 stages monomyth is able to map out a hero’s journey and express the steps taken to become a hero. Katniss is a highly qualified hero and accomplishes several stages in becoming the true hero she is. She is loyal, but unsure of whether it is egocentric or selflessness. All heroes have self doubts during their journeys. Katniss is a hero because of her ability to love. She incorporates love

The story takes place in Panem during an unknown time period in a post-apocalyptic world. Panem is the only nation that exists in this world and it is located mainly in North America. Panem is comprised of 12 districts (13 before 1 was destroyed) and a capitol. The capitol is located in where the Rocky Mountains used to be and it is where the annual Hunger Games takes place, while the districts are scattered around Panem. The culture is very diverse as the citizens include a bit of every ethnic background. In this world, the rich live lavishly and wastefully while the poor are struggling to get by. The laws in this society are extremely harsh as the death penalty exists for trivial matters such as entering the wood, a forbidden area, and the value of human life is very low as the capitol forces 24 kids to fight to the death annually. The story begins in district 12 the poorest district in Panem, where Katniss and Peeta return after winning the 74th Hunger Games.

Panem, the illusion of impeccable nation. Though, with a closer look, the true appearance of crookedness becomes apparent. America, as well as its future is conforming into the corrupt society of Panem. Life seen in Garret Ross's, "The Hunger Games", shows kinship to a soon and daunting real world future.

For thousands of years, governments have been oppressing their people. Although their reasons for doing so may have been different, the outcomes were all the same: a revolt of the people. There are many examples of this throughout history, such as in the French Revolution and the American Revolution. The Hunger Games, a tale of a dystopian society filled with maltreatment by “The Capitol,” displays the path to insurrection triggered by the mounting cases of misery brought on by their government, that was attacking lower classes of people. By using common themes of oppression and rebellion found throughout history, The Hunger Games is a striking example of how repression by government will eventually lead to a revolt of the people.

Katniss Everdeen is an adolescent girl who has been through a lot, emotionally and physically. She is not only a girl from District 12 but she is a girl who takes on challenges that she is not