Hunger Games Notes Flashcards
Who is the author?
Suzanne Collins
When was the book originally published
2008
The author is the daughter of _____
a US Air Force officer
The _____ - particularly 9/11 and the war in Iraq - inspired many of the ideas behind The Hunger Games.
early 2000s
Another inspiration was her _____, which allowed her to have better understanding of _____.
father’s career in the Air Force
poverty, starvation, and the effects of war
The September 11 attacks, also called 9/11 attacks against New York City and Washington, D.C., caused extensive death and destruction and triggered _____
an enormous US effort to combat terrorism
The governments of the US and the UK claimed that ______ to their security and that of their coalition/regional allies (Australia, Poland, Denmark)
Iraq’s alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) posed a threat
Invasion of Iraq started on _____, by an invasion force led by the US
March 20, 2003
______ was the 5th
president of Iraq, from July 1979
to April 2003.
Saddam Hussein
In 2003, President George W Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair _____
accused Hussein of possessing WMD and having ties to Al-Qaeda
When was Hussein captured and when was he excuted
He was captured on December 13, 2003, and executed December 30, 2006.
The Hunger Games was also inspired by _____ history.
Greek and Roman
The myth Theseus and the Minotaur originates from _____, telling the story of a hero, Theseus, who volunteers to end the terror of the Minotaur.
ancient Greece
In what way did Suzanne Collins draw inspiration from the myth Theseus and the Minotaur
she created a narrative where children are selected as tributes to participate in a deadly game
What ancient myth did Suzanne Collins draw inspiration from
Theseus and the Minotaur
The Hunger Games features a _____(the Arena) similar to the labyrinth that confines the Minotaur.
central, controlled environment
In what way in Katniss similar to Theseus?
Katniss volunteers to enter the deadly game to save her sister, taking the place of a potential victim.
Both stories, (hunger games and Theseus myth) involve themes of _____, _____, and _____.
sacrifice, courage, and the fight against oppressive systems
In what ways does the HUnger Games play upon ancient Roman history through events, objects, and people? (6)
Gladiator games
The Arena
Character names
District divisions that ultimately showcase slavery and poverty
Propaganda
Rebellion
What is the name of the original Hunger Games in history?
Roman gladiatorial games
Gladiatorial games were a _____ in ancient Rome, much like the Hunger Games in Panem.
form of entertainment
_____, often _____, fought to the death for the amusement of spectators
Combatants
slaves or prisoners
The Hunger Games’ arena is similarly a _____ designed to _____.
controlled environment
challenge tributes
What did names in ancient Rome often signify?
one’s social status and family heritage.
Who is snow
president of Panem
President Snow controls with _____ and _____, similar to _____ and _____
fear and cruelty
Hitler and Stalin
President Snow has a strong resemblance with _____. Why?
Roman general Coriolanus
Wanted a dictatorship
Who is Cinna
Katniss’s stylist; part of the rebellion party of Panem
How does Cinna relate to the Romans
Lucius Conrelius Cinna who was rebelious
Gaius Helvius Cinna who was an artistic poet
Who is the head gamemaker
Seneca
Who was Seneca in Roma?
statesman and philosopher who was forced to commit suicide by Emperor Nero in 65 CE
The Capitol in Panem serves as _____, similar to Rome in the ancient world.
the political and cultural center
Both the Capitol and Rome display _____, contrasting with _____.
wealth and power
the poverty of outlying areas
Ancient Rome had a _____, from _____ to _____, much like the _____ in Panem.
strict social hierarchy
slaves
patricians
division of districts
Districts in The Hunger Games are ranked by their _____, with District 1 being _____.
importance and wealth
the wealthiest
What does “Panem et Circenses” mean
Bread and Circuses
“Panem et Circenses” (Bread and Circuses) was a Roman practice of providing free _____ to _____.
wheat and games
keep the populace happy and distracted
How does Panem replicate Panem et Circenses
The Hunger Games serve a similar purpose in Panem, distracting citizens from their oppression
Roman emperors used propaganda to _____, much like the Capitol does with _____.
shape their public image
tributes
_____ led a famous slave rebellion in ancient Rome, challenging _____
Spartacus
the Roman Republic
In The Hunger Games, Katniss, a resident of the poorest district, becomes a symbol of _____.
rebellion against the Capitol’s tyranny
How often does the Hunger Games take place
annually
Known as “tributes,” these participants are selected through a process called “_____.”
the Reaping
The Games serve as punishment for _____ and as a reminder of _____
a past rebellion
the Capitol’s power
The Hunger Games explores the themes of _____, _____, and _____
survival, sacrifice, and the human spirit.
Characters are faced with _____ that test their _____.
moral dilemmas
humanity under extreme conditions
Gladiators often had to _____, similar to tributes in The Hunger Games.
make life-or-death decisions
The moral choices faced by tributes reflect _____
the harsh realities of survival in the arena
List The Ethics and Morality of the Games
(6)
Lying
Cheating
Betrayal
Rebellion
Mercy Killing
Vengeance
What value does the Hunger Games challenge
the value placed on human life
Tributes are treated as _____ in a game for entertainment
pawns
What is celebrated throughout the games?
death
The Capitol’s citizens are desensitized to _____
the violence of the Games
Tributes must weigh _____ against _____. In what way?
their survival
the lives of others
Tributes must kill one another in order to win the Games
The Capitol manipulates _____ and spreads _____
the truth
propaganda
Tributes often use _____ as a strategy to survive
deception
The disparity between the Capitol and the districts highlights _____.
issues of power and inequality
Tributes must balance _____ with _____
the instinct to survive
their own moral compass
Killing other tributes is a _____, but it _____.
requirement for victory
takes a psychological toll
Katniss struggles with _____ while playing the Capitol’s game
maintaining her humanity
The Games are _____, and tributes are manipulated to _____.
televised
create a spectacle for entertainment
The Capitol’s control extends to _____, _____ and _____
fashion, media, and the suppression of dissent
The Hunger Games are a major _____ for _____
entertainment event
the citizens of the Capitol.
Tributes are styled and interviewed to _____.
create personas that appeal to viewers and sponsors
The line between _____ and_____ is blurred for the tributes
reality and performance
The media in Panem is controlled by _____ and is used to _____
the Capitol
manipulate public opinion
Interviews and coverage of the Games can evoke _____ or _____ for the tributes
sympathy or disdain
The tributes must be aware of _____ and _____
their image
how it is portrayed to the audience
The conclusion of the Games brings complex emotions for the victor, including _____, _____, and _____
relief, guilt, and trauma
The winner’s district receives ______, but the victor must ______
extra food and supplies
live with the memories of the arena
The Games have lasting effects on _____
the victor’s relationships and mental health
