The World of Panem
Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
Tag: Covey songs
The Goose and the Common: An Unexpected nod to (New) England in Sunrise on the Reaping
Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Sunrise on the Reaping As early as page 5 in Sunrise, we learn that Collins seems to maintain some kind of fascination with geese. Haymitch’s “girl,” Lenore Dove, treats about a dozen of them (lots of “dozens” show up in… Continue Reading “The Goose and the Common: An Unexpected nod to (New) England in Sunrise on the Reaping”
Announcing a New Book on All Things “Ballad!”
I’m thrilled to announce my second book interpreting the Hunger Games saga, this one focused especially on the “Ballad” film and its connections to the prequel and original series! Titled Behind the Ballads: A Tribute to the People, Places, and Music of Songbirds and… Continue Reading “Announcing a New Book on All Things “Ballad!””
Keep on the Sunny Side: A Brief History and Very Brief Appearance in “Ballad”
(Revised and Expanded April 8, 2025) One aspect of the Ballad prequel that astonished many of us is the incredible central role that music plays in the story. Of course, this is directly implied by the book’s title. Some of the numerous songs included… Continue Reading “Keep on the Sunny Side: A Brief History and Very Brief Appearance in “Ballad””
Clementine, Gold Mining and District 12
(NOTE: Spoiler Alert for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes). Probably one of the more recognizable songs we enjoy in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is one that Maude Ivory adores (and one that bugs Coriolanus to no end): “Oh My Darling, Clementine”.… Continue Reading “Clementine, Gold Mining and District 12”
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Tom Paradis
This site inspired by a first-year seminar on the Hunger Games at Butler University.
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