THE HUNGER GAMES
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The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins, is a series of novels/films that displays the challenging of authority through a number of stances that the main characters take against the Capitol (The main institution of evil). Representations such as Katniss as the Mockingjay are the core symbols in challenging authority which are focused on throughout the entirety of the film series as well as the novels.
Katniss Everdeen shows in many ways that she is against the cruel, controlling and unforgiving Capitol. In The Hunger Games Katniss and Peeta refuse to kill each other when the rules change at the end of the game. Katniss decides that she and Peeta should eat poisonous berries (Nightlok) rather than only one of them surviving. This is a strong challenge to the rules and authority of the whole Hunger Games and Capitol. With this uncharacteristic behaviour the Capitol is in shock and panics, letting them both live. This is the spark that ignites the start of a revolution in the districts. What Katniss did inspired every district and shows how challenging authority can be beneficial in gaining freedoms from an otherwise oppressive institution.
Katniss Everdeen shows in many ways that she is against the cruel, controlling and unforgiving Capitol. In The Hunger Games Katniss and Peeta refuse to kill each other when the rules change at the end of the game. Katniss decides that she and Peeta should eat poisonous berries (Nightlok) rather than only one of them surviving. This is a strong challenge to the rules and authority of the whole Hunger Games and Capitol. With this uncharacteristic behaviour the Capitol is in shock and panics, letting them both live. This is the spark that ignites the start of a revolution in the districts. What Katniss did inspired every district and shows how challenging authority can be beneficial in gaining freedoms from an otherwise oppressive institution.
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In the Hunger Games, there are a variety of symbols that relate to the challenging of the Capitol's authority.
The most notable symbol is, of course, Katniss Everdeen as the Mockingjay. A simple pin which was worn into her first Hunger Games became the symbol of a nation wide rebellion against the institution that has
oppressed them completely for the past seventy five years.
Rue's whistle signifies an aspect of challenging authority in the films/novels. The whistle is used as a symbol to represent Katniss Everdeen, as one of the primary figures for the push for the freedom of the people. The whistle, along with the symbol of the Mockingjay signifies the defiance of the people.
In the second Hunger Games film (Catching Fire), all twenty four tributes hold hands together in protest of their re-reaping into the seventy fifth Hunger Games. The scene ends abruptly when the Capitol cuts lighting to the stage that the tributes were standing on. This shows that the Capitol was afraid of the power that a handful of individuals could have on a massive institution such as theirs.
The whipping of Gale was a recognition of the authority present in the setting of the film. Katniss stood up for Gale, taking several beating herself leaving her close to death. Through her commitment, she receives recognition for many of the townsfolk and starts the beginning of an uprising against the capitol. The Capitol also decides to censor most of this coverage, as it portrays Katniss as a martyr and would possibly give more reason to those willing to stand against the capitol.
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.” -Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games.
The most notable symbol is, of course, Katniss Everdeen as the Mockingjay. A simple pin which was worn into her first Hunger Games became the symbol of a nation wide rebellion against the institution that has
oppressed them completely for the past seventy five years.
Rue's whistle signifies an aspect of challenging authority in the films/novels. The whistle is used as a symbol to represent Katniss Everdeen, as one of the primary figures for the push for the freedom of the people. The whistle, along with the symbol of the Mockingjay signifies the defiance of the people.
In the second Hunger Games film (Catching Fire), all twenty four tributes hold hands together in protest of their re-reaping into the seventy fifth Hunger Games. The scene ends abruptly when the Capitol cuts lighting to the stage that the tributes were standing on. This shows that the Capitol was afraid of the power that a handful of individuals could have on a massive institution such as theirs.
The whipping of Gale was a recognition of the authority present in the setting of the film. Katniss stood up for Gale, taking several beating herself leaving her close to death. Through her commitment, she receives recognition for many of the townsfolk and starts the beginning of an uprising against the capitol. The Capitol also decides to censor most of this coverage, as it portrays Katniss as a martyr and would possibly give more reason to those willing to stand against the capitol.
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.” -Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games.
Rue's Whistle is a symbol of defiance and is relatable to all twelve districts.