The World of Panem
Interpreting Society, Geography, and Characters of the Hunger Games
Tag: Sunrise on the Reaping
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”
Trajan Heavensbee: A Featured Ancestor in Sunrise Appears First in a Surprising Place.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD for Sunrise on the Reaping Beyond all the familiar names and revelations we encounter in Sunrise, none made my jaw drop more than the mention of Trajan Heavensbee’s portrait in the family mansion. We “meet the Heavensbees” through Haymitch’s cynical eyes… Continue Reading “Trajan Heavensbee: A Featured Ancestor in Sunrise Appears First in a Surprising Place.”
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”
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”
Who is Lenore Dove’s Mother? Unlocking some Important “Grave” Clues in Sunrise
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR Sunrise on the Reaping. For those of us hoping to learn more about the Covey, it is safe to say that we got much more than many of us expected in Collins’ latest Sunrise prequel. As Haymitch’s true love, we… Continue Reading “Who is Lenore Dove’s Mother? Unlocking some Important “Grave” Clues in Sunrise”
Predictions for Sunrise on the Reaping: Why This May be a “Parent” Story We Don’t Expect
With less than a week before the release of Suzanne Collins’ second prequel, I can’t help but provide my own small contribution to the countless predictions and theories that have emerged thus far. Given my re-read of the original series, an interpretation of the… Continue Reading “Predictions for Sunrise on the Reaping: Why This May be a “Parent” Story We Don’t Expect”
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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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