The Hunger games
Humanity and justice wins the game
The concept of humanity is an ideology formed and redefined by different societies. Each new generation continues to reinterpret and understand the concept in a way relevant to the needs of their society.
The Hunger Games (2008), written by Suzanne Collins, is a compelling action packed, yet romantic story where suffering unbearably swallows the citizens of the outer districts through the grueling annual reality TV show, The Hunger Games. Two representatives from each of the 12 districts are randomly selected to ‘fight to the death’ in order to be crowned Victor. During which, the humanity of some characters is made evident, this includes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. Whilst Katniss and Peeta retain humanity, the heartlessness of the Gamemakers and capitol representatives draw a stark contrast. Katniss retains her humanity through the way in which she deals with suffering throughout her life in Panem and especially the games. As a result of long days spent together, Peeta falls in love with Katniss and does everything in his might to keep her alive, thus retaining his humanity.
Despite the Capitol’s efforts to take the tributes humanity, Katniss retains hers through the way she sows compassion and integrity when faced with hardships. Katniss Everdeen is an independent 16 year old who has demonstrated audacity during the times when her family was faced with hardships. Katniss reflects on how it was a normality for the people in district 12 to be poverty-stricken. “Starvation is not an uncommon fate in district 12.”(Collins, 2008, page 33). After volunteering as tribute to protect her sister, Katniss fears for her family; who will take care of them? Who will feed them and love them? She reminisces on the aftermath of her father’s death.
But the money ran out and we were slowly starving to death…I could hold out until I would be twelve and be able to sign up for a tessarae and get the precious grain and oil to feed
The concept of humanity is an ideology formed and redefined by different societies. Each new generation continues to reinterpret and understand the concept in a way relevant to the needs of their society.
The Hunger Games (2008), written by Suzanne Collins, is a compelling action packed, yet romantic story where suffering unbearably swallows the citizens of the outer districts through the grueling annual reality TV show, The Hunger Games. Two representatives from each of the 12 districts are randomly selected to ‘fight to the death’ in order to be crowned Victor. During which, the humanity of some characters is made evident, this includes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. Whilst Katniss and Peeta retain humanity, the heartlessness of the Gamemakers and capitol representatives draw a stark contrast. Katniss retains her humanity through the way in which she deals with suffering throughout her life in Panem and especially the games. As a result of long days spent together, Peeta falls in love with Katniss and does everything in his might to keep her alive, thus retaining his humanity.
Despite the Capitol’s efforts to take the tributes humanity, Katniss retains hers through the way she sows compassion and integrity when faced with hardships. Katniss Everdeen is an independent 16 year old who has demonstrated audacity during the times when her family was faced with hardships. Katniss reflects on how it was a normality for the people in district 12 to be poverty-stricken. “Starvation is not an uncommon fate in district 12.”(Collins, 2008, page 33). After volunteering as tribute to protect her sister, Katniss fears for her family; who will take care of them? Who will feed them and love them? She reminisces on the aftermath of her father’s death.
But the money ran out and we were slowly starving to death…I could hold out until I would be twelve and be able to sign up for a tessarae and get the precious grain and oil to feed