1) What is this person’s role in the book, movie or TV program (media)?: In The Hunger Games movie, the main female character is Katniss Everdeen. Her role in the movie is that she volunteers for her younger sister, Prim, for the annual Hunger Games that occur between the districts. All of the districts (which are just like different states within a country) randomly pick one boy and one girl to go to The Hunger Games where they fight to the death and there can only be one winner. It was unknown for people to volunteer for someone because in Everdeen’s district they were extremely poor and did not have the resources to win The Hunger Games so it was like an automatic death wish. Katniss showed her bravery and love for her sister to the point that she would put her life on the line to keep Prim safe. Not only did Katniss spark a revolution and want for change in Panem, she ended up winning The Hunger Games with her partner by her side, Peeta. They both won the games because when they were the only two tributes left, Katniss and Peeta both knew they could not kill each …show more content…
other and were portraying a “love story” to gain popularity amongst the capital people so that they would receive benefits when in The Hunger Games arena. Katniss came up with a plan for both of them to eat poisonous berries together so that no one would win the games. As they were about to eat the berries the game maker told them to stop and that both of them had won. This ignited change in the districts of Panem, sparking a revolution that Katniss was the face and leader of. (Ross) 2) Does this person fit stereotypical gender roles?: Katniss does not fit the stereotypical gender roles because she is very strong, independent, and brave. She is perceived as a woman who does not need a man or anyone to be happy and is completely fine with being on her own. Gender roles in society make women seem like they are dependent on men and that women need men in their lives in order to be happy. Women are also perceived as people who are reserved and do not really speak out oppose to men who are seen as dominant and leaders. Katniss also does not really show her emotions and does not like to really connect with people. This is another typical gender role for women where women are supposed to be emotional and show their feelings. Katniss throws these gender roles out the window in The Hunger Games because she is in fact a leader and is not afraid to speak out against people and their wrong doings. (Ross) 3) How does this person express their sexuality?: In The Hunger Games, Katniss as a person is closed off when it comes to feelings and relationships. In the movie when she is chosen to be in The Hunger Games with Peeta, her mentors come up with the idea to make Peeta and Katniss seem as if they are lovers so that they could receive sponsors and become popular amongst the capital people so they would have a better chance of surviving the games. Katniss had to pretend to be completely in love with a person that she hardly knew. As time went on Katniss started developing actual feelings for Peeta as did he and even though they were acting before the games and even during, some of it was actually real for them. Unfortunately, Katniss had to in a sense give up a part of herself just to become more popular because having a man on her side made her seem more desireable. She even kissed Peeta and acted romantically towards him all for sponsors and survival. Although, Katniss is really not sexualized or objectified in the movie unlike other movies where a lot of lead women characters are portrayed in this way to make them appealing to men. Ultimately, Katniss does not change the way she is and she is portrayed the way that she wants to be portrayed by others regardless of what society says. For the most part, Katniss stayed true to herself and did not take sexual behavior to another level just to become popular amongst the districts. (Ross) 4) How might this person influence the sexual attitudes of its readers/viewers? Explain.: Even though Katniss did have to give up parts of her independence in the movie, she still influences viewer’s sexual attitudes by showing them that women are capable of being independent without a man and living life to their fullest ability on their own. Katniss grew up most of her life without her father, leaving her to take care of her younger sister and even her mother. She showed that just because a man is absent from a woman’s life does not mean that women can not support themselves and the people around them. (Ross) 5) Has this character influenced your attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, values? Explain.: In The Hunger Games, Katniss is extremely influential and a symbol of strength. She showed me that women are completely independent and strong-willed. The character of Katniss was refreshing because she was not looked at as the damsel in distress that a lot of different movies do, making women seem weak. She was the leader of a newfound revolution as she used her bravery, intelligence, and determination to save others and herself in times of trouble. Katniss made me believe that men are not a necessity to become successful or to complete a woman’s life. The character of Katniss made me feel empowered as a woman by showing that a woman could be a leader and could make a change because of the characteristics we possess just as much as men do. (Ross) 1) What is this person’s role in the book, movie or TV program (media)?: Peeta is the lead male character in The Hunger Games and he plays the role of Katniss’ love interest and her partner for The Hunger Games since they are in the same district.
Interestingly enough, usually in movies or books the male is seen as dominant and the girl is head over heals for him and she is the one looking for the relationship to blossom. In The Hunger Games it is almost the opposite. Peeta had always loved Katniss and shows interest in her but Katniss does not feel the same until time goes on. He is more dependent on her than she is on him. Peeta does assist and support Katniss throughout everything they endure in the movie but she almost pushes him away and acts as if she does not need him or his help. Peeta is almost like Katniss’ sidekick throughout the story and he is the one who needs her.
(Ross) 2) Does this person fit stereotypical gender roles?: Peeta also does not fit the stereotypical gender roles as a male because he is quite sensitive and wears his heart on his sleeve. In today’s society when men do show emotion they are seen as weak or not masculine enough. Peeta is not afraid to show how much he cares for Katniss. Peeta actually works with his parents at a bakery as a baker, which could also be outside of the stereotypical gender roles spectrum. Women are supposed to be the ones who cook or bake according to gender roles so Peeta being a baker could be seen as not masculine but feminine. Peeta also relies heavily on Katniss especially during the actual games as she had to take care of him when he was severely injured and he also used her as his support system. This is typically not normal for a man to rely on a woman according to gender roles because men usually feel as if being dependent on someone else or a woman makes them less of a man somehow. Also, men are supposed to be the protectors but Peeta ended up being weak and injured so Katniss had to protect and watch over him. Although Peeta did also protect Katniss at certain times, he allowed Katniss to look after him without question. (Ross) 3) How does this person express their sexuality?: Peeta and Katniss are both not sexualized in The Hunger Games movie. Peeta is caring and loving towards Katniss and they do share some romantic moments but rather emotionally than physically. Peeta shows how he cares for Katniss by showing that he is hurt knowing she does not feel the way he does for her towards the beginning of the movie. Peeta shows his passion through action and through his voice rather than through physical sexual behavior. (Ross) 4) How might this person influence the sexual attitudes of its readers/viewers? Explain.: The character of Peeta may sway the way people view sexuality by seeing that there is more to love than just sex and that there is more to sex than just pleasure. In today’s society sex is often seen as just for pleasure rather than something that is shared between two people who truly love and care for each other. In The Hunger Games, there is a minimal amount of sexual behavior but the way Katniss and Peeta love each other is clear and prevalent. This can help change the sexual attitudes of people because it presents the idea that sex is not needed to show that someone truly cares about another person and sex is not something that a person should just use for pleasure but something that should be connected to love and emotion. Peeta gives off this attitude by solely caring about Katniss’ well-being and he does not worry about sexual or physical things with her but he shows feeling and emotion towards the person he loves. Peeta is confident in expressing himself and his emotions, knowing it does not make him less of a man because he is human. (Ross) 5) Has this character influenced your attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, values? Explain.: Peeta is a great example of how showing emotion or being vulnerable does not make a man any less masculine. My view is that a man showing emotion makes him more of a man rather than feeling like he has to keep his feelings bottled up inside. The Hunger Games proved this belief because Peeta still has his “masculine” traits by being strong and competing in The Hunger Games by fighting alongside Katniss while still showing his sensitive side. Peeta sets the stage for men showing that they should be able to express themselves comfortably just like women without feeling like they would be judged or looked at as less of a man. (Ross)
Katniss volunteering for the hunger games to take her sister prim's place because prim is just a child in katniss’s eyes. The hunger game arena could Be identified with a maze. Peeta the other tribute for District 12 had fallen in love with Katniss before the reaping. Because of her uniqueness the crowd
In the novel The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen did many courageous things to help Peeta and try and keep both of them alive as long as possible. By doing so Peeta and her won the Hunger Games. She saved Prim from going into the Games and saved Peeta from dying during
Katniss and her fellow member of District 12, Peeta, make it to the final two tributes remaining. They are encouraged to kill each other, but refuse to do so out of love. Katniss and Peeta agreed to commit suicide together to disobey the rules of the Capitol. This is the nadir, or low point, of Katniss Everdeen. She has been left no option but to kill herself along with her partner. This is where her powerful resurrection takes place. Just before ending their lives, they are stopped by one of the creators of the Hunger Games arena. It is then announced that under the circumstances, they would allow both Peeta and Katniss to be victors of the Hunger Games. This gives a very large sense of relief, and both Peeta and Katniss emerge
Katniss volunteered because her sister’s name was randomly chosen on the day of the reaping, the day each year when one known as a tribute is chosen for the Hunger Games. Prim was the minimum age of 12 when she was picked. The author, Suzanna Collins, states “… in District 12 … the word tribute is pretty much synonymous in the word corpse” (Collins 22). Katniss wanted to spare her sister’s life. “Prim … is the only person in the world I’m certain I love” (Collins 10). In the end Katniss not only survives the Hunger Games, but helps her teammate, Peeta Mellark, survive as well. Katniss was motivated to survive because she wanted to get home. “The train begins moving and we’re plunged into night until we clear the tunnel and I take my first free breath since the reaping … I begin to think of home. Of Prim and my mother … I begin transforming back into myself. Katniss Everdeen” (Collins
The Hunger Games was a good movie when it came out. This movie refers to a dystopia world in which there are 12 districts and a capitol who rules with an iron fist, in which the districts must provide a tribute to fight in an annual Hunger Game as a punishment for a past rebellion. Katniss Everdeen is a hunter from the 12th district, which Gale, her friend gives her tips on hunting. One day her sister, Primrose Everdeen, is chosen for the Hunger Games, and in order to save her, she volunteers instead to serve in the Games along with Peeta Mellark. During a TV interview, Peeta confesses her love for Katniss Everdeen, which causes the enragement of the latter; however, she later forgives him as he explains to her that it was only to gain sponsors. During the Hunger Games, she did not receive a lot of supplies except some medicine to cure a wound, but Districts 1 and 2 almost won the Game due to their training, and amount of supplies which Katniss destroys but cannot recover any of them. The Hunger Games was one of the best movies I ever watched because it has a little bit of everything and it captures the real-life survival game that we live on a daily basis.
Katniss is the main character in the novel, The Hunger Games. The author of this book is Suzanna Collins. Katniss is a 16 year old who has been chosen with 23 other tributes. In my class we have studied themes and key ideas such as Power of the Capitol, Competition against other tributes and Sacrifice for what Katniss acts and does in the Hunger Games. There are many themes but I have chosen these 3 because they show the most emotions and power.
Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take part in the annual Hunger Games, a game where kids from each district fight to the death. She is partnered with a guy named Peeta from the same district. They go to training, and the Hunger Games begin. Finally, after many hardships and challenges, Katniss and Peeta win the Hunger Games
Everything Peeta did was for Katniss. According to Kendra Cherry, “people who rush in to help others in the face of danger and adversity do so because they genuinely care about the safety and well-being of other people” (2). Peeta could always see the bigger picture. Peeta knew that Katniss could make a different and could bring the Capitol down. He was willing to do anything it took for Katniss, including die for her. He never compromised who he was in the games. Heroes are people who act with dignity under pressure.
The Hunger Games are a systematic way of reminding the citizens of Panem that the Capitol is not to be defied. It is also widely seen as a form of entertainment by the wealthy in the Capitol; the people who are not required to enter the games. Every year, a male and female between the ages of 12 and 18 are ‘reaped’ and chosen to represent their district at the games. The rules of the games are simple, you must be the last survivor; it is a fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are the two tributes chosen to represent district 12 at the 74th annual Hunger Games. Katniss did not have her name drawn, rather she volunteered to take the place of the female who had originally been selected; her sister Prim. This act highlights one of the quality personality traits Katniss possesses; selflessness.
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games was a hunter who became part of a game where one girl and one boy from each district would fight till the death were there would be only one person standing for a punishment of the uprising. Another man Rainsford, a famous hunter from The Most Dangerous Game came to an island after falling of his ship. Later to be hunted by a man who had became bored with hunting just any ordinary animal. In these cases Katniss and Rainsford both have experienced the hunter becoming the hunted. Where humans become prey and where there is only one winner, throughout each story Katniss and Rainsford have shown many similar traits as a true survivor such as their intelligence, independence, and their will to survive.
In our Society when you don't follow the rules, you become an outcast to the rest of the society. Suzanne Collins’ novel series, The Hunger Games criticizes our society and its demands for people of specific genders to act in certain ways and become certain things. Stereotypes concerning gender are prevalent in our society and all over the world. However, The Hunger Games gives a very refreshing tone of “mockery” to these stereotypes. Katniss Everdeen isn’t your typical 16 year old girl, and neither is Peeta Mellark a typical 16 year old boy, especially when they are fighting everyday just to survive. The Hunger Games is a work of social commentary, used to convince us that there can’t and shouldn’t be any defined “roles” based on gender. A mixture of “stereo-typical” gender roles within a person and their actions is what people need just to survive in our world that is changing every day.
The movie The Hunger Games, originally based on a book by Suzanne Collins, is about a place called Panem, which is ruled by the Capitol and has 12 districts within it. These 12 districts are separated founded on their economic statuses, meaning the higher the district, the more impoverished the residents are. There are 2 tributes that are chosen to participate, forcibly, in The Hunger Games each year. Each competitor is instructed to eliminate one another in order to survive and come out on top. There is only one tribute allowed to come out of the arena alive. Katniss lives in District 12, which is the most impoverished district of them all, and she volunteers as tribute in “the Reaping” when her sister is chosen to participate. She and the other tribute from her district, Peeta, make it into the arena with the hopes that one of them comes out the winner and above all else, alive (Ross, 2012). I will refrain from going any further just in case you have not read the book or have not seen the movie. In terms of soci...
In the novel The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins a new country is created. Panem is born in place of North America, were the Hunger Games began. In the Hunger Games, there are 24 tributes. Tributes are people who live in the districts. The tributes in the Hunger Games are all the same. They kill one another and become the Capitols puppets. The tributes become violent, emotionless puppets. Then there is Katniss. Katniss is an excellent hunter and becomes lethal during the games. However, she has not lost her compassion. Katniss does not think of herself as a good person. When in reality she is a good person with a large heart, who puts others before herself.
Katniss also viewed him as a traitor at the beginning of this scene. Due to the fact that he had a spear in his hand as a weapon, Katniss “wait[ed] for the blow” which was never received (Collins 193). Just the fact that she would expect Peeta, a boy that claims to be madly in love with her, to kill her in that situation shows how little faith she put in his actual loyalty. However, Peeta blatantly proved her wrong when he risked his life to save hers. In maintaining this last part of his personality, Peeta displays that he is still adhering to the person he was before he underwent the hardships of the Hunger
effected. Katniss provides protection for her younger sister, Primrose Everdeen, and her mother, again carrying out the role of the father, or the alpha of the house. She satisfies this role to the degree of volunteering to compete in the annual hunger games in the place of her sister, who was initially chosen. Katniss felt it was her responsibility to protect her sister, as she was the main provider and protector of her family and the household. After volunteering to take Prim 's place, Katniss is taken away where she is isolated in a room and given only 3 minutes to speak with her family and close friend and huntind partner, Gale. When she is talking to her mother about caring for Primrose, she speaks with a firm voice, and very emphatically. The language and tone of her voice changes depending on the person who she is talking to. For example,