Themes and Ideas | English

Rich vs Poor - some people have more 

- more money 

- privileges/respect

- food-variety

- resources

- proper housing 

- advanced technology

- miraculous medicines

- good transport

- variety of clothing/make-up 

- childhoods 

Hope and Rebellion 

- hope is the belief that something will get better

- to fight against something, protest, uprise, usually against government 

- symbols of hope: Katniss, Melodic, Motive, Mocking Jay, Three Finger Salute

Struggle for Power 

- Currently, the Capitol has power: President Snow 

- Katniss becomes a rival for power - people look up to her for guidance, she becomes a threat because Snow sees her as one. 

- 'Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous.'

Fear - the people are afraid of rebelling because the last time they tried they failed and they were punished with the Hunger Games. 

Little Hope - becoming a victor 

Dangerous Hope - that the districts deserve to be treated better

Power Of Propaganda 

- information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote the political cause or point of view. 

    - It's not worth rebelling 

    - The Capitol is stronger.

    - Things are good the way they are. 

Peacekeepers

Victor

The Fallen 

Tribute 

Propaganda  people to keep peace and help you.  Glorious Wealthy  Respected  people who die in the games takes away from the reality two brave young people

Reality  Soldiers Violent Keeps people inline  Looks like Storm Troopers Violent To win 23 other has to die Trauma  teenagers who have been killed/murdered sacrifice, punishment to the districts

Rich vs Poor : 

- people in the Capitol vs people in the districts.

- compare opening shot in District 12 vs Peta looking out the window at the Capitol.

- District 12: Poor 

        - houses, rundown wooden 

        - food - very little, see an old man picking at bones 

        - clothing - a pair of good clothes, rest of clothes are worn out, old, grey/black, colours are faded -                                  easier to not show coal dust.

- Capitol 

        - house - large, concrete, metals, accents gold/silver

        - food - a variety of choices, don't have the same things - excess 

        - clothing - fancy, suits, extravagant, fashion, extreme, excess 

Hope & Rebellion : 

- Conversation between President Snow and Senica Crain 

- Conversation between Hamich and Senica - 'Give them something to root for, young love'. 

Struggle for Power :

- Katniss and Peta threatening to eat the berries 

- Death of Rue = riot in District 11 

Power of Propaganda 

- subtle 

- Hunger Games film strip

I volunteer as Tribute 

• Volunteered as a tribute for her sister.
• She has become one of the Brave people
• She protected her sister.