This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 30 min
Items in this lesson
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.