The Hunger Games - Literary Analysis


The Hunger Games: Literary Analysis
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The Hunger Games: Literary Analysis

Slide 1 - Slide

Can you give two explanations for the title (literal and symbolic)?

Slide 2 - Open question

What is the point of view?
A
1st person, limited to Katniss
B
2nd person, you
C
3rd person, limited to Katniss
D
3rd person, changing perspective

Slide 3 - Quiz

Who are the antagonists and why?

Slide 4 - Open question

Themes

Slide 5 - Mind map

Symbols / Motifs

Slide 6 - Mind map

Genre: dystopian fiction
Which of the following dystopian characteristics can we recognise in The Hunger Games? Briefly discuss with your group in English, then answer the poll. Be prepared to defend your opinion.

Slide 7 - Slide

Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
yes
no

Slide 8 - Poll

Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
yes
no

Slide 9 - Poll

A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society.
yes
no

Slide 10 - Poll

Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
yes
no

Slide 11 - Poll

Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
yes
no

Slide 12 - Poll

Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
yes
no

Slide 13 - Poll

The natural world is banished and distrusted.
yes
no

Slide 14 - Poll

Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissents are bad.
yes
no

Slide 15 - Poll

The society is an illusion of a perfect, utopian world.
yes
no

Slide 16 - Poll

The protagonist feels trapped and is struggling to escape.
yes
no

Slide 17 - Poll

The protagonist questions the existing social and political systems.
yes
no

Slide 18 - Poll

Test Prep: Essay Outline
Have a look at the essay topics on the final page of your booklet. Which one appeals to you? Start on your outline on Google Classroom.

Slide 19 - Slide