Catching Fire Analysis
In the second installment of The Hunger Games Series, Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins, the theme of the government overstepping their bounds is prominent. President Snow’s character is a focal point into letting the audience see the power he has and how it has affected his decision making and actions. The setting of government enforced Panem and the harsh punishments to rule breakers shows the unnecessary harshness of the government. The plot development relates to the theme of an overactive government since President Snow tries to dash hopes of a rebellion by sending Katniss back into the Hunger Games. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins shares a theme and insight into what a controlling government can do.
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In real life, Panem would be located in the Rocky Mountain area of North America. The country of Panem is governed by President Snow who uses fear and manipulation to achieve their goals. The setting encapsulated strict laws and codes of conduct which are enforce and punishment is severe for violation(s). For example, in Chapter 7, Gale was publicly flogged by the Peacekeepers for killing a wild turkey. Jobs of the people are government controlled and their incomes, food and daily life is closely monitored. The Peace Keepers are always there, they dole out punishment, and monitor elicit activity. For example, the hole in the fence that Katniss uses to slip under and go hunting is usually not charged. After President Snow’s threat to kill Gale if Katniss continues to rebel, she is monitored and the electric fence is turned on as they know that she has been hunting outside of the permitted parameters. In the actual Hunger Games, the government controls what viewers are allowed to see and what the outcomes will be. The readers understand that the Gamemakers are in control when Katniss says, “They’ve decided not to kill us just yet,” Chapter 21. This quote shows that the government dictates the outcomes of the games and what the districts believe to be true. Ultimately, Panem is the ultimate place for government control and
President Snow is the leader of the …show more content…
In real life, Panem would be located in the Rocky Mountain area of North America. The country of Panem is governed by President Snow who uses fear and manipulation to achieve their goals. The setting encapsulated strict laws and codes of conduct which are enforce and punishment is severe for violation(s). For example, in Chapter 7, Gale was publicly flogged by the Peacekeepers for killing a wild turkey. Jobs of the people are government controlled and their incomes, food and daily life is closely monitored. The Peace Keepers are always there, they dole out punishment, and monitor elicit activity. For example, the hole in the fence that Katniss uses to slip under and go hunting is usually not charged. After President Snow’s threat to kill Gale if Katniss continues to rebel, she is monitored and the electric fence is turned on as they know that she has been hunting outside of the permitted parameters. In the actual Hunger Games, the government controls what viewers are allowed to see and what the outcomes will be. The readers understand that the Gamemakers are in control when Katniss says, “They’ve decided not to kill us just yet,” Chapter 21. This quote shows that the government dictates the outcomes of the games and what the districts believe to be true. Ultimately, Panem is the ultimate place for government control and