Now having read chapters 5-18 in The Hunger Games we now have learned more about our main characters in the book on a deeper level. Peeta and Katniss are from the same district but lead very different roles as they begin their journey into the games. Peeta seems more to be a "people person" trying to please and win over the crowds whether it is during the interviews or during the games. I view this as a survival tip he is using to get a sponsor. When comparing Katniss to Peeta, she does not seem to care to make friends or be a "crowd pleaser". Peeta and his family are more well of than Katniss's and only wishes to come out of the games alive. Part of the winning of the games is a supply of food which would greatly benefit not only Katniss and her family but the district as well. The winning of the food supply is not a top priority for Peeta. When comparing the two characters, Peeta is not very athletic and does not have the same survival techniques that Katniss has developed and practiced when catching game with Gale. Reading the book for the second time allows me to compare it to today's society. The districts are somewhat ranked as a class system. The Capitol and President Snow purposely keep the districts divided, weak, and hungry to prevent an uprising from happening. If the various districts have something to focus on, such as food and where they will find it, they will never really have a chance to develop a plan for an uprising against the Capitol. Districts 1 and 2 are much more wealthier than district 12, Katiniss and Peeta's home. During the games, when Katniss destroys their food supply, she looks at it as an advantage because the tributes from district 1 and 2 will not know how to survive and deal with their hunger. Although Katniss has to be a strong person during the games, I have found that she is a very selfless and humble character as well. For example, when Rue, her companion, died, Katniss took her time and gave her a funeral when she could have easily went on into the games. As so slowly decorated Rue with wildflowers she took her time when another tribute could have come up behind her and killed her as well. I believe this was a turning point in the book. Prior to Rue's death, Katniss was not very found of killing anyone and in hopes of surviving by finding food, hiding in trees, and sneaking around. Now after Rue died, Katniss knew there was not going to be anymore sneaking and hiding in the trees. If she had to survive she had to kill.
Monday, March 10, 2014
The Hunger Games part 2
Now having read chapters 5-18 in The Hunger Games we now have learned more about our main characters in the book on a deeper level. Peeta and Katniss are from the same district but lead very different roles as they begin their journey into the games. Peeta seems more to be a "people person" trying to please and win over the crowds whether it is during the interviews or during the games. I view this as a survival tip he is using to get a sponsor. When comparing Katniss to Peeta, she does not seem to care to make friends or be a "crowd pleaser". Peeta and his family are more well of than Katniss's and only wishes to come out of the games alive. Part of the winning of the games is a supply of food which would greatly benefit not only Katniss and her family but the district as well. The winning of the food supply is not a top priority for Peeta. When comparing the two characters, Peeta is not very athletic and does not have the same survival techniques that Katniss has developed and practiced when catching game with Gale. Reading the book for the second time allows me to compare it to today's society. The districts are somewhat ranked as a class system. The Capitol and President Snow purposely keep the districts divided, weak, and hungry to prevent an uprising from happening. If the various districts have something to focus on, such as food and where they will find it, they will never really have a chance to develop a plan for an uprising against the Capitol. Districts 1 and 2 are much more wealthier than district 12, Katiniss and Peeta's home. During the games, when Katniss destroys their food supply, she looks at it as an advantage because the tributes from district 1 and 2 will not know how to survive and deal with their hunger. Although Katniss has to be a strong person during the games, I have found that she is a very selfless and humble character as well. For example, when Rue, her companion, died, Katniss took her time and gave her a funeral when she could have easily went on into the games. As so slowly decorated Rue with wildflowers she took her time when another tribute could have come up behind her and killed her as well. I believe this was a turning point in the book. Prior to Rue's death, Katniss was not very found of killing anyone and in hopes of surviving by finding food, hiding in trees, and sneaking around. Now after Rue died, Katniss knew there was not going to be anymore sneaking and hiding in the trees. If she had to survive she had to kill.
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Have you seen the newest movie Catching Fire? If so what did you think about the movie vs book comparison?
ReplyDeleteYes I did see the new Catching Fire movie, I still think the book has way more detail in it than the movie. It left out a few parts, but was still good! If you have not seen the movie yet, I would recommend reading the book first. The second book was my favorite, lots of action and suspense!
ReplyDeleteI have only seen the first movie. Now that I've read the first book, I kind of want to wait to watch the second movie so I can read the second book. I really loved the part in which Katniss took the time to memorialize Rue. As a reader, it gave me a sense of closure for their relationship and hope for Katniss to proceed with the games and win.
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