Hunger Games and Existentialism

"Much of his philosophical work deals with the issues of how one experiences life as a "single individual", giving priority to concrete human reality over abstract thinking, and highlighting the importance of personal choice and commitment." In the book, "The Hunger Games" by Suzzanne Collins, one such character displays her life as a "single individual" Her name is Katniss Everdeen. Even before the moment she became a tribute she had to be strong and help provide for her family. She began to provide for her family when her father passed away. Her mother became hepless and willing to help none. Because of her mothers lack of support, Katniss is forced to grow up and work hard. This incident alone allows her to establish her own personal thoughts on life... she becomes strong. Katniss grows up to be very strong willed person. She runs soley on the passion and fire within herself. yet thhe fire within herself is powed by the thought to BE herself. " This I knelt down in the water, my fingers digging into the roots. Small, bluish tubers that don’t look like much but boiled or baked are as good as any potato. “Katniss,” I said aloud. It’s the plant I was named for. And I heard my father’s voice joking, “As long as you can find yourself, you’ll never starve.” (4.22)

"Remember, they already love you," he says gently. "Just be yourself." (9.68)

Faith is the highest passion in a Human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
For the first time, I allow myself to truly think about the possibility that I might make it home. To fame. To wealth. To m own house in the Victor's Village. My mother and Prim would live there with me. No more fear of hunger. A new kind of freedom. But then…what? What would my life be like on a daily basis? Most of it has been consumed with the acquisition of food. Take that away and I'm not really sure who I am, what my identity is. The idea scares me some. (23.62)

With the Capitol growing father away every second, I begin to think of home. Of Prim and my mother. Of Gale. I excuse myself to change out of my dress and into a plain shirt and pants. As I slowly, thoroughly wash the makeup from my face and put my hair in its braid, I begin transforming back into myself. Katniss Everdeen. A girl who lives in the Seam. Hunts in the woods. Trades in the Hob. I stare in the mirror as I try to remember who I am and who I am not. By the time I join the others, the pressure of Peeta's arm around my shoulders feels alien. (27.58)