Description
Set in the future dystopia of Panem, The Hunger Games trilogy follows the rise of a provincial rebellion against the wealthy and tyrannical "Capitol." As narrator and heroine, Katniss Everdeen comes to embody the hope of the long oppressed for a new order. During her journey some of our most urgent political questions are addressed. What does it mean to be a leader? Can the oppressed recover a political identity that affirms individual values and freedoms? Do the media necessarily corrupt political discourse? This critical study of The Hunger Games explores novels in the context of how we think about the nature of politics, the value of the individual and the importance of political action. The author draws parallels between Panem and the Roman Empire, considering Herod's Massacre of the Innocents alongside Haymitch Abernathy's elusive political influence as mentor of tributes. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author: Jamey Heit
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 05/26/2015
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.95h x 5.97w x 0.21d
ISBN13: 9780786496587
ISBN10: 0786496584
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
- Performing Arts | Film | Genres | Science Fiction & Fantasy
About the Author
Jamey Heit is the co-founder and CEO of Essay Assay, Inc., an automated assessment company. An active researcher and writer in cultural studies, he teaches humanities courses online at Walden University.