The World of Panem
Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
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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”
A District 12 (and Mockingjay Pin) Family Tree: What We Learn from Sunrise on the Reaping
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD (and above) For Sunrise on the Reaping With the release of Sunrise in March 2025, those of us hoping to fill in some gaps to Katniss’ family tree were treated to incredible new information. At the same time, it is arguably… Continue Reading “A District 12 (and Mockingjay Pin) Family Tree: What We Learn from Sunrise on the Reaping”
The Valley Song as Country Music Exemplar
(NOTE: Spoiler Alert for the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.) Readers of The Hunger Games learn about “the valley song” during Peeta’s recollection of his early adoration for Katniss: “So that day, in music assembly, the teacher asked who knew the valley song. Your… Continue Reading “The Valley Song as Country Music Exemplar”
Meet the Author
Tom Paradis
This site inspired by a first-year seminar on the Hunger Games at Butler University.
The World of Panem 