The American Revolution will forever be remembered as the turbulent period when Americans fought for their independence against the British. As a result of this revolution, America is truly the land of the free and home of the brave, where citizens have control of their own fates. In the book, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, there are many events described in the plot that parallel the historic events of the American Revolution. Both the American Revolution and The Hunger Games portray a group of underdogs rebelling against a greater power that is ruling corruptly.
Thirteen years before the Declaration of Independence was signed, The French and Indian War occurred (Menzoff, 2003). It was basically a world war with several countries fighting over the Ohio Valley territory. This piece of land was extremely beneficial for trading with the Native Americans and it contained three river passages down to Louisiana where more trading could be done with some of the southern colonies. George Washington started the war accidentally when he was sent by England to warn the French colonists to leave the Ohio area. His party, a group of Indian allies, ran into some French negotiators and began killing and scalping them for no reason (Menzoff, 2003). This at the time was an act of war and started the French and Indian war. After nine years of fighting, England won the war, controlling America and most of the world. England took all of the land France owned but allowed the Spanish to still own some of the land (Menzoff, 2003). The French became irritated with England and started to look for revenge. They got their chance at the start of the Revolutionary War, thirteen years later. The French became allies with the American colonists again...
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...s Native Americans and Katniss dressing as if she is on fire or the rebellion symbol of the mockingjay sends a clear message that they are fighting for freedom and independence.
Both the American citizens and the characters of Panem went through long and treacherous journeys, but finally achieved their independence. The strength of the people united with the mentality of freedom proved stronger than England’s power. In the case of the novel, true courage and strength deemed the characters Katniss and Peeta victorious in their stand against the unjust capitol. Even though one of these examples is fictitious, and the other is historic, both events have a symbolic meaning that everyone can learn from. Standing up to a greater power to fight for what is right can be done by anyone who truly has courage, whether it is a rag tag army or a poor girl from district twelve.
The article also compared the government of the Hunger Games to the government in reality. Kids are already showing signs of sci-fi behavior. The movie and the book can influence the generation greatly. The Hunger Games can motivate kids to become rebels of this generation. Rees Brennan, Sarah.
The French and Indian war was a conflict between the American colonists and French over the Ohio valley. The American colonists were allied with the British. The French were allied with the Native American tribes in the area. The war lasted for seven years and ended in a victory for the British. However, this caused many problems which ultimately led to the loss of the Thirteen Colonies.
Love and hope, together are a timeless literary thematic duo, which continue to inspire countless variations and sub-genres of romance literature. For the last many centuries, romance as a genre, is arguably the most popular of all narratives. However, the theme of love often takes presentences and overarches other thematic interpretation of stories. So why then are people seeking romance in the literature they ready? Suzanne Collins wrote The Hunger Games with the intent to introduce her young adult readership to a number of politically charged themes. Although Collins's work is acknowledged for successfully presenting themes of sacrifice, versions of reality, and power, her audience conversely identifies with the debatable sub-them of love. Social forums, such as the Official Hunger Games Facebook Website exposes an insider's perspective of sort, which reveals public perceptions and interpretations of Collins's work. Even though the purpose for the fan-website built around The Hunger games is to provide a discussion space. Participant's discussions however, unintentionally reveal a...
By the year 1754 conflict had erupted between France and Britain over colonial borders in the new world. Britain was expanding her American colonies westward, and France was alarmed by Britain’s aggressive movement into traditionally French or Indian territories. The spur had begun when French soldiers captured a British expedition led by George Washington; he was dispatched by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie on a fruitless mission to warn the French commander at Fort Le Boeuf against further encroachment on territory claimed by Britain. The consequential conflict, known as the French and Indian War, lasted from 1754 to 1763 and had a profound impact on Britain’s dealings with the colonies in America which ultimately led to the American Revolution.
The French and Indian war took place between 1754 and 1763. Here between these nine years would serve as the blue print to America’s history and future. “What began as a struggle over territorial rights between British colonist and French settlers became part of an international war between the great powers” (Schwartz, 1). To truly understand the French and Indian war, many must take a look into the past events that caused the dispute between the British and the French. During the year 1498, the British claims to the continent were based on the London Company and the sailing of the waters under the rule of King James I. This is where the British company in the latter half of the seventeenth century, under the crown established a reign or province, extending from seas to sea.
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, was a book about trials. The main character, Katniss Everdeen, had to face many challenges and trials, both physical and psychological. In this essay I will be focusing on the three toughest trials Katniss had to face:The physical overcoming of her opponents, the psychological pain of leaving the ones she loves, and the change in herself she had to overcome. The challenges were not easy for Katniss.
In 1754-1763 The French and Indian war was fought between France and Great Britain. The war began when the British wanted to settle in the Ohio River Valley in order to trade with the Native Americans but the french had already developed forts to protect their trade with the natives, The British was defeated and so they declared war on France. The conflicts of the French and Indian war altered the relationship of Great Britain and its American colonies from at first growing together as one to then separating because of conflicts of Independence.
The French and Indian War or the Seven Years War was one of the major events that led to the American Revolution. The French and Indian War started in 1754 when George Washington and General Edward Braddock tried to defend the British land that they felt the French were taking with their expansion into the Ohio River valley. In 1755 Governor William Shirley of Massachusetts had many French settlers in the Nova Scotia region moved from that region to avoid any confrontation if these settlers sided with their home country. These people were exiled from their home and moved into British colonies in a very cruel and violent fashion. This is one of the first examples of Britain’s oppressive nature towards people they consider a threat to what they feel is the best solution. The British military effort, at this time, was not as impassioned or successful. Both George Washington and General Braddock suffered major defeats at the hands of the French and their allies, General Braddock was even killed in one of the early battles before this war was officially started. It was not until later in the war that the British were able to successfully defeat the French. The war officially began in 1756 and ended in 1763 but this war is far less important than the major event it caused. More than anything this war was the first step to the American Revolution.
The story of The Hunger Games is an intense depiction of a totalitarianism society that is reigned by the Capitol, whom of which has complete political control over the twelve districts that are all located in Panem. Those who live in the twelve districts must undergo the possibility of entering into the infamous Hunger Games that are intended to remind and represent the Capitol’s authority over the powerless districts. Suzanne Collin’s novel and Gary Ross’s film of The Hunger Games have several things in common but also a few differences as well.
Many students believe that Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird displays social issues in early America. In this time standing against common customs was unacceptable, a violation of society. People believe that today courage has overcome adversity that was displayed in early America. Courage is the common subject of To Kill a Mockingbird, which allows Lee’s novel to defy the changing times of humanity. These morals are bound to the “impartiality” and “fairness” taught to people as children, but become unavoidably invisible though selfish actions. The characters in To Kill a Mockingbird express audacity along with resilience in the face of cowardice.
The French and Indian War was the biggest war of America’s history at the time, and ended a bit over of a decade before the Revolution in 1763, after lasting 9 years. Britain and France’s conflict over the Ohio River Valley and who claimed ownership of it was a big reason for this war, and the formation of allies that The Colonies and the Native Indians made with Britain and France, respectively, added even more of the bitter taste between The Colonies and Natives. The war ended with the British winning and with the Treaty of Paris. America was expanded to the Mississippi River. George Washington, who would later become one of the Country 's most important founding fathers, fought in this war.
The American Revolution had some of its beginnings in the French and Indian war. For seven years, Britain battled the French and Indian nations in the colonies. Where the colonies militia fought beside the troops of the British army and learned war first hand. After winning the war, Britain had a large debt 140 million pounds. To pay these expenses, it was reasoned that taxing the colonies should pay the debt. The war had been fought to protect the land of the Ohio River Valley, land that was part of the colonies.
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.
“Hope is the only thing stronger than fear” said by Haymitch because he knows that is the only way the government of Panama has power. The Hunger Games is about the government pick two teenagers from the age of 12-18 from each of the 12 districts fight to the death the winner becomes rich and famous but this is all for entertainment. The Hunger Games would be approved by the Puritan culture because of the strong family values, self reliance, and hard work.
The main character, Katniss, volunteers as tribute for her district to save her sister from having to be tribute. Upon arriving in the Capitol for the games, she sees just how vast the gap between the Capitol and districts are. To fight against this class struggle, she begins to revolt. At first this comes in the form of small things, like shooting an arrow at a pig feast of Capitol higher-ups and refusing to kill her friend in the games, resulting in the first ever co-victors of the Hunger Games. Katniss’ actions soon lead to full blown rebellion in the districts, starting a revolutionary war between them and the Capitol. At one point Katniss remarks: “My ongoing struggle against the Capitol, which has so often felt like a solitary journey, has not been undertaken alone. I have had thousands upon thousands of people from the districts at my side.” (Catching Fire 90). In true Marxist fashion the working class needed to use a violent revolution to confront the class struggle against the ruling