Suzanne Collin’s world of Panem. Novel Study

Suzanne Collin’s world of Panem. Novel Study

In Suzanne Collin’s world of Panem, North America was destroyed leaving a land of 13
separate Districts controlled, manipulated, and dictated by a superior government. The people of
Panem did not respect the way the Capitol manipulated the Districts therefore they rebelled
against a strong field of Capitol Guards creating an uprising. This rebellious act was not
successful for the citizens and the infuriated Capitol took over once again as government. At this
time the remaining 13 Districts were at a standstill and were forced to obey the Capitols unruly
laws. As a form of punishment for the Districts’ rebellion, “The Hunger Games” were organized,
however these games slowly turned into a death competition for the entertainment of the Capitol.
In a sense, they are haunting reminders of the vicious and monstrous power of the Capitol, “Look
how we take your children and sacrifice them and there’s nothing you can do. If you lift a finger,
we will destroy every last one of you” (Suzanne Collins page 19). I think the Capitol is using
their power to their advantage and making the Hunger Games a death zone that you cannot easily
fight against.
The Hunger Games are certainly not what they had been set out to be. Now being an
annual festivity, competition is heightened and strategies are altered. Many Districts competitors
train long before Reaping, in saying this it is clear that fairness between tributes did not exist.
Regulations are modified by the Capitol so that the Games are more appealing and suspenseful
for its audience; these unjust actions force the game into a blood bath. From these examples
alone it is sacrificed for brutal and horrifying entertainment.
Tributes ranging from Districts 1, 2, and 4 have trained and planned out their strategies
for The Hunger Games prior to the Reaping Day every year held at Town Square. I think this
demonstrates how these vigorous tributes nicknamed “Career Tributes” make the games...

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