Hunger Games-Clifton

Dystopia

A dystopia is a place where life is very bad because of unfair laws, cruelty, or a controlling government.

Aspects of dystopian society in Hunger Games (real)

The government has too much power, and poor people struggle to survive while the rich live in comfort.

Aspects of dystopian society in Hunger Games (fictional)

The idea of forcing kids to fight to the death for entertainment is fictional.

Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a yearly event where one boy and one girl from each district fight in an arena until only one person is alive.

Capitol control over districts

The Capitol uses fear, strict laws, and the Hunger Games to scare the districts into obeying.

Society in Hunger Games as dystopia

The society is a dystopia because the government is cruel, controls people's lives, and uses violence to keep power.

Katniss' character traits

Katniss is brave, protective, smart, and caring toward the people she loves.

Relatable character traits of Katniss

She cares about her family, tries to protect them, and struggles with tough choices like many people do.

Katniss' district

Katniss is from District 12.

Conflicts faced by Katniss

She faces the danger of the Hunger Games, struggles to survive, deals with the Capitol's control, and has to decide how to feel about Peeta.

Katniss' change throughout the novel

At the beginning, Katniss only cares about protecting her family. By the end, she starts to fight back against the Capitol's control.

Katniss' relationship to Prim

Prim is Katniss' younger sister.

Impact of Katniss' relationship with Prim

Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place in the Games to protect her, and she often thinks about staying alive for Prim.

Relationship between Haymitch and Katniss

Haymitch is Katniss' mentor. At first they don't get along, but they learn to work together.

Katniss' background and the games

She knows how to hunt, shoot a bow, and find food because she learned to survive in the woods.

Capitol's view of Katniss

The Capitol is interested in her because she is strong and rebellious, but they also see her as a problem.

Katniss' representation in her interview

She is shown as a sweet and loyal girl who loves Peeta.

Katniss' feelings about her fake self

No, Katniss feels uncomfortable pretending to be someone she's not.

Media's role in shaping perception of tributes

The media makes tributes look a certain way so the audience will like or dislike them.

Rue

Rue is a young girl from District 11 who becomes Katniss' friend in the Games.

Impact of Katniss' connection to Rue

Rue reminds Katniss of Prim, so Katniss feels protective of her. Rue's death makes Katniss angry at the Capitol.

Peeta

Peeta is the boy tribute from District 12.

Importance of Peeta to Katniss

Peeta helps Katniss survive in the arena, and he also saves her life more than once.

Careers' view of other districts

The careers think they are better trained and stronger, so they look down on the other districts.

Katniss' difference from previous victors

Katniss refuses to kill Peeta at the end and tricks the Capitol by threatening to eat poisonous berries.