The World of Panem
Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
Category: Trilogy Connections
How are Haymitch and Katniss Alike? Exploring a Trilogy Subplot that Carries Over to Sunrise: Part 1
(Author’s Note: Due to length, Part 1 below focuses on the trilogy, while Part 2 will focus on Sunrise on the Reaping.) Though not exactly a “hot topic,” the rocky relationship between Haymitch and Katniss serves as an intriguing subplot within the original trilogy.… Continue Reading “How are Haymitch and Katniss Alike? Exploring a Trilogy Subplot that Carries Over to Sunrise: Part 1”
How the Sunrise Film Might (or Should) Tell Haymitch’s Story
With the fandom all abuzz about the likely return of Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Woody Harrelson for cameo appearances in Sunrise, why should we necessarily need to wait until the story’s conclusion to enjoy this treat? Although not aligned directly with the novel,… Continue Reading “How the Sunrise Film Might (or Should) Tell Haymitch’s Story”
Inside the Dome: Plutarch, Haymitch, and Renaissance Architecture in District 11
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD for Sunrise on the Reaping and (for newcomers), the trilogy! One seemingly overlooked curiosity in Collins’ saga is how much we learn about the District 11 Justice Building, both inside and out. And now in Sunrise, Plutarch becomes an essential part… Continue Reading “Inside the Dome: Plutarch, Haymitch, and Renaissance Architecture in District 11”
Two Generations of Donners: The Sweetshop, Marshmallows, Mayor’s House, Piano, Merrilee’s Illness, Canaries, and the Mockingjay Pin (Whew!)
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD for Sunrise on the Reaping, and the Trilogy! Haymitch first introduces us to the Donners’ sweetshop when he buys a “little white paper bag of multicolored gumdrops — Lenore Dove’s favorite,” to share with her later (16-17). The purpose of this… Continue Reading “Two Generations of Donners: The Sweetshop, Marshmallows, Mayor’s House, Piano, Merrilee’s Illness, Canaries, and the Mockingjay Pin (Whew!)”
Meet the Author
Tom Paradis
This site inspired by a first-year seminar on the Hunger Games at Butler University.
The World of Panem 