The World of Panem
Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
Tag: David Hume
Pa Abernathy’s Big Metaphor: Painting Posters and Reclaiming the Narrative
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Sunrise on the Reaping Author’s Fun Note: Sarshee Whitcomb is likely named for author and poet, James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916), known as the “Hoosier poet” in Indiana for his accomplishments in children’s poetry and as a best-selling author. Given that… Continue Reading “Pa Abernathy’s Big Metaphor: Painting Posters and Reclaiming the Narrative”
Unpacking David Hume’s “Implicit Submission”: How He Might Critique Songbirds and Snakes and the Social Contract
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Sunrise on the Reaping No more implicit submission for you, Haymitch Abernathy. Plutarch Heavensbee (SOR 197) It appears that Collins’ fundamental message in her second prequel can be boiled down to two words: implicit submission. This concept first appears in… Continue Reading “Unpacking David Hume’s “Implicit Submission”: How He Might Critique Songbirds and Snakes and the Social Contract”
Playing the Long Game: Plutarch’s Lesson for Haymitch and Humanity
Guest Post by Helena Kazenski, Butler University WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW for Sunrise on the Reaping Collins’ latest prequel has been met with great excitement from old and new fans alike. And the appearance of a younger cameraman named Plutarch has certainly driven some of… Continue Reading “Playing the Long Game: Plutarch’s Lesson for Haymitch and Humanity”
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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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