Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
As discussed in Part 1, the original trilogy features a subplot that follows the growing familial — if challenging– bond between Haymitch and Katniss. Now in Part 2, we’ll focus on how the Sunrise prequel enhances our understanding of both complicated characters. Admittedly, the second prequel does not speak to this relationship directly as Katniss…
(Author’s Note: Due to length, Part 1 below focuses on the trilogy, while Part 2 focuses 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. According to authors at Reedsy and Storybilder, to name just a few,…
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, there seems to be an opportunity for the goose to lay…
Tom Paradis
The World of Panem 