The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

The boy tribute that is from her district is Peeta Mellark who she knew from long ago. Peeta confessed to the public that he loves her and that begins their friendship. Throughout the games, she watches as tributes are killed and a young girl named Rue is murdered. When this happens, Katniss kills Rue’s attacker. This is the first time that she has ever killed a person, so she takes it very hard. Rue was not only Katniss’s ally but her friend, she was Prim’s age and reminded her of her sister. So, when Rue was killed it struck Katniss deeply. By the end of the games she has come to love Peeta back and it comes down to the two of them. They refuse to kill each other, so they decided to eat berries that are poisonous but the capitol has to have a victor, so the capitol announces that they are both victors. When she did this, it was a direct punch to the capitol and it ignited a spark in the people, that began the process of a revolution. After she returns home, she realizes what her actions caused and that is the real reason that she went there. She was destined to be the Mockingjay, or the leader of the revolution against the capitol. She realizes that she is the only way that the people will unite and fight to

But by her also helping out around the house with her younger sister Prim. In the novel "Hunger Games," the author talks about how Katniss Everdeen goes through the meadows to get to a fence that is forbidden for District 12 to go across but Katniss goes anyways to hunt and together food for and her with the skills that her father had taught her before he passed away in the mines. The braveness that is in Katniss here is how she takes the chance to go across that fence that is supposed to keep District 12 people in and she goes to gather food for her and her family. But she is taking a chance that could cost her life by doing something for others. Another point that is talked about in the novel the "Hunger Games" is how Katniss's hunting friend Gale makes a joke on how if they did not have so many kids

In the novel “The Hunger Games” Suzanne Collins conveys the qualities of a hero through the main character Katniss Everdeen. The novel is based around a dystopian nation, in which is placed in Panem. Through which a boy and a girl from each district must take part in ‘The Hunger Games’ where they have to fight to the death, until there is one survivor. Katniss subsequently evolves as a significant hero portraying the heroic qualities such as selflessness, identity change and intelligence. Selflessness is shown as she puts others before herself, her identity changes as she has to put up a brave face, and intelligence is displayed as her strategies progress in the games.

“We had to save you because you're the Mockingjay, Katniss, says Plutarch. While you live, the 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 are forced to fight the other members of other districts to the death. By going out of her ordinary world and preparing to join a game where her life could be taken, she fits right into the archetype of a hero. Her bow and arrow, the weapon that only she can wield, will be the only things to help her survive. Despite these heroic qualities, Katniss makes an erroneous decision and blunder mistakes that shows the reader the flip side of Katniss.

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

Succeeding Katniss’s rescued from the previous hunger games, it is revealed that she is living in district 13 (which was believed to be non-existent) with the rest of district 12, who were bombed. President coin pressures her into becoming the face of the revolution, the Mockingjay, which she accepts after she sees Peeta, who is captured by the capitol, acting as a traitor. While seeing another broadcast of Peeta, he warns Katniss that district 13 is about to be bombed, and that they will be dead by morning. After it is deemed safe to leave the underground bomb shelter, Gale and other rebels make a plan to rescue Peeta as well as Annie, who are hostages by president

One of the largest reasons for Katniss’s survival would be her caring personality and how it is able to affect those around her. At this point in the book, District 12 had just started

1. Katniss’s change during the course of the novel has been influenced by the Capitol and the arena during the Hunger Games. In the beginning she volunteered for her love for Prim and did not think she would win, but during the games she actually believes she has a chance. And throughout the games she found herself hating the Capitol more and more, for example when she said “I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, to make them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do or force us to do there is a part of every tribute they can’t own. That Rue was more than a piece in their Games.

To start, Katniss betrays the Capitols orders and leads the rebellion of districts to fight and start a revolution. This is betraying President Snow and his orders. “Peeta, this is your home. None of your family has been heard of since the bombing. Twelve is gone. And you’re calling for a cease-fire? I look across the emptiness. There’s no one left to hear you.” (Mockingjay 129) This shows that the Capitol is horrible and Katniss is calling them out on it. They brainwashed Peeta and she is trying to explain to him and all of the districts why they need to rebel. Katniss and the rest of the rebellion are trying to betray the Capitol. They want to survive and live a free life. They are doing this through rebellion. As explained previously, Catching Fire shows that betrayal is a common part of survival, and so does Mockingjay. AT the end of the story, “I am Katniss Everdeen… I brought down the Capitol….President snow has been tried and found guilty, sentenced to execution.” (Mockingjay 353) This shows that the rebellion succeeded in taking down the Capitol and betraying them. This let all of the citizens of Panem survive. They betrayed the Capitol and can live on their own now. Both Catching Fire and Mockingjay taught the reader that betrayal is a common part of survival but in different

The story starts with the introduction of the main character – Katniss Everdeen, and her loyal best friend – Gale. Katniss and Gale are both the breadwinners of their families, they complete their daily routine of hunting together and are selling their catch on a market – illegally of course. However, the peace in Panem can’t last too long – her sister, Primrose/Prim, is selected to participate in the 74th Hunger Games and Katniss volunteers to take her place. The District 12 gets its first volunteer in the history.

I would never be happy again." Peeta doesn't have any family back home, and believes that Katniss should survive over him, if one of them must die. The atmosphere and mood of this book is suspenseful, dark, and hopeful. You are always left wondering what the Capitol's next move will be, which District will rebel next, and who will survive the Quarter Quell. The author sets this dark mood by describing how the Capitol deals will rebels when Peeta is whipped, and Cinna was beaten and taken away. The main conflict of the novel is Katniss and Peeta trying to survive the Quarter Quell, rebel against the Capitol, and fake their love for each other. Districts start to uprise against the Capitol, and are bombed and destroyed as a result. Katniss is a symbol of hope for the people, and they believe that she can help lead the rebellion against the oppressive President Snow and the Capitol. The Capitol's form of punishment for this is the Quarter Quell, which pits winners of previous Hunger Games against each other. A key event in this novel is when President Snow arrives at Katniss' home to tell her that she must convince Panem (the 12 districts and the Capitol) that she loves Peeta, or else the Capitol will go after their

Each district provides resources to the Capitol in exchange for protection. Katniss district (District 12) is the poorest of all. It's the sole reason why Katniss is so brave and stands out as a character in the book. Katniss whole personality was built from district 12. Collins starts the setting in District 12.

Suzanne Collins uses many literary devices including symbolism as well as themes to express the ignorance and lack of competence of the wealthy in the Capitol. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, is the sequel to the highly acclaimed, best selling novel, The Hunger Games. Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games. Miraculously, both she as well as fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark are still alive. This occurrence created widespread controversy, especially amongst President Snow, Panem’s dictator-esque leader. One would expect Katniss’ homecoming to be one of joyful exuberance for her family, as well as herself. However, her return simply sparks an icy distance between her long time friend Gale, as well as Peeta, who has completely turned his back following their “act” in the games. The idea of a rebellion against the Capitol by the 12 districts has fueled an unrest in which Katniss is concerned she may not be able to stop. “The Girl on Fire” has lived up to her name, and sparked a flame of revolution. As the victors prepare for their victory tour throughout the districts, it is imperative that they dispel any arguments that would suggest that their ‘love’ throughout the games was simply a ploy against the system that was rebellious by nature. What ensues is the product of Suzanne Collin’s ability to create a world based on the theme of humanity

The conclusion of this novel illustrates Katniss’s kindness and the theme of government control. The novel concludes with Katniss escaping the Hunger Games arena onto a hovercraft which is bringing her to a rebel base. Upon Katniss’s questioning, her best friend Gale informs her that her family is safe. Katniss then asks if they’re in district 12 and Gale responds with “Katniss, there is no District Twelve” (Collins, 365). Katniss worrying about her family and her District/home, even though she just narrowly escaped death, emphasizes her kind personality. The government instigating the destruction of District 12, the home of Katniss, illustrates the level of control the government has in their society. The phrase “There is no District Twelve,”

The Hunger Games is a film about survival, and when survival seems impossible there is only one thing left to count on: hope. When Katniss takes her sister’s place in the murderous free-for-all known as the Hunger Games, her life changes, and not for the better. Suddenly, Katniss finds herself in a world where killing is the only way to survive. Luckily, she has help along the way. A casual observer of the film is likely to notice the presence of many mentors in Katniss’ story, but that observation becomes more important when it is combined with the importance and relevance of hope.