The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins: A Literary Analysis
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has presented a fascinating view on literature that hasn’t been limited to just one demographic. The gothic elements in the novel make it an enjoyable read for people of any age, as the elements provide another layer of intricacy. The dark atmosphere, endangerment of women, and intense emotions in the characters are all gothic elements that lead the reader on a thrilling joyride while reading The Hunger Games.
The premise of watching children kill off other children is a central point in the novel, which already gives a very dark atmosphere to The Hunger Games. While that may be true, there are many more subtle descriptors of this world that give it a grim atmosphere. When talking about District 12, Katniss describes it as a place where “you can starve to death in safety” (Collins 6). This provides details that help the reader understand that even though there is a false …show more content…
When she is described as “feeling inferior,” this is an example of the direct contrast between her strong emotions and her want to not feel any emotion (Collins 142). She has just been confronted by Peeta who opened up to her about his assurance in his own sense of self, which forces Katniss to do a completely new reevaluation of herself. The up-front and conclusive statement shows how strongly she is feeling at this point. Arguably the most notable dialogue of the entire novel, when Katniss shouts “I volunteer as tribute,” the palpable emotion in the air is striking as Katniss is speaking the words of her death (Collins 22). Volunteering as tribute is virtually unheard of for her district, and since Katniss does this out of desperation for her sister, the act is done without hesitation. The intense emotions felt by both the reader and Katniss are a striking starting point for The Hunger Games to start off the novel
The premise of watching children kill off other children is a central point in the novel, which already gives a very dark atmosphere to The Hunger Games. While that may be true, there are many more subtle descriptors of this world that give it a grim atmosphere. When talking about District 12, Katniss describes it as a place where “you can starve to death in safety” (Collins 6). This provides details that help the reader understand that even though there is a false …show more content…
When she is described as “feeling inferior,” this is an example of the direct contrast between her strong emotions and her want to not feel any emotion (Collins 142). She has just been confronted by Peeta who opened up to her about his assurance in his own sense of self, which forces Katniss to do a completely new reevaluation of herself. The up-front and conclusive statement shows how strongly she is feeling at this point. Arguably the most notable dialogue of the entire novel, when Katniss shouts “I volunteer as tribute,” the palpable emotion in the air is striking as Katniss is speaking the words of her death (Collins 22). Volunteering as tribute is virtually unheard of for her district, and since Katniss does this out of desperation for her sister, the act is done without hesitation. The intense emotions felt by both the reader and Katniss are a striking starting point for The Hunger Games to start off the novel