Literary Analysis of The Hunger Games

A set of vocabulary and concept flashcards based on key quotes and character developments from the lecture notes on The Hunger Games.

Peeta Mellark's Strategy (Initial)

Arriving at the games while openly crying, leading Katniss to wonder if showing vulnerability is his intended approach for the audience.

Haymitch's Impact on Sponsorship

The reason District 12 rarely receives backers, as rich sponsors expect a mentor more 'classier' than him to handle their investments.

Capitol Living Quarters

Large spaces outfitted with numerous automatic gadgets, including a shower with a complex control panel.

Peeta's Moral Conflict

His desire to 'die as myself' and his fear that the Games will change him into a 'monster' that he is not.

The Illusion of Solitude

The feeling of being alone in the woods that Katniss recognizes is false because she is constantly on screen for the Capitol audience.

Katniss's Conflicting Emotions

The mixture of gratitude, anger, and dread she feels toward Peeta, which she rationalizes by noting his victory would benefit her mother and Prim.

Aid and Sponsorship Logic

The belief that pity does not result in aid, but rather that 'admiration at your refusal to give in' is what earns help from sponsors.

Katniss's Interview Experience

A feeling of being like a 'trained dog' trying to please hated enemies, which causes her fury to rise and results in her 'spitting out' answers.

District 3 Boy's Death

An event where Cato catches the tribute in a headlock and sharply jerks his head to the side, killing him.

Strategic Romance

The act of Katniss impulsively kissing Peeta to maintain the public persona that they are 'madly in love' for the cameras.