The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part Two

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
As Katniss Everdeen aims at President Snow, bound to a stake, with her bow and arrow, she instead shoots Alma Coin. This probably is a version of the story of an ally turned evil. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is the final installment in The Hunger Games franchise. The story mainly follows Katniss and her allies as they try to liberate ‘Panem’ from the strings of a dictator named President Snow. The franchise had a memorable conclusion; however, like any other motion picture, it did have its imperfections. Personally, the story was quite decent and entertaining, the characters enjoyable and the effects were beautiful. There were a few scenes that were contradicting. The film effectively entertained …show more content…

Katniss’s ability to boost the morale of her allies at times of weakness is one of the key reasons why her character plays a pivotal role throughout the entire film. On the contrary, her character is displayed as one that is unsuitable for making swift decisions, as in the case of Gale’s capture where he begged her to kill him. According to Peeta “Our lives were never ours, they belong to Snow and our deaths do too. But if you kill him, Katniss, all those deaths, they mean something.”(The Hunger Games: Mockinjay Part 2). The character of Peeta Mellark has been going back and forth like mood swings. However, there is huge support for Peeta as he tries really hard to recover his lost memories, displaying a strong and supportive character. Moreover the character of Finnick was refreshing and lovable, his character added a little humor to the intense plot. For instance, the scene in which our heroes initiate the infiltration Finnick says“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the seventy-sixth Hunger Games.”(The Hunger Games Part 2) was humorous.
On the other hand, President Snow as the antagonist was no surprise either. His ability to manipulate others is the hallmark requirement for a top tier villain of a modern era. However, the fact that he threatened his friends with their lives must be why President Snow stood out and ultimately the reason for his demise. Another antagonist is Alma Coin. She is a celebrated character who is well known by her allies and enemies, but what ultimately leads to her downfall is her greed for power. The use of controversial interaction between characters made the movie

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