Conflict
When the protagonist faces off against another character or characters.
What is Character vs. Character?
Define internal conflict.
What is when a character struggles with something from within themselves?
What is STEAL?
What theme is shown below?
Districts 1 and 2 are more well off and are able to train for The Hunger Games while Districts 11 and 12 struggle with finding supplies and food.
(a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)
(b) Suffering as Entertainment
(c) Importance of Appearances
What is (a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)?
What the word dys-topia means.
What is "bad place".
When a protagonist deals with a conflict from within.
What is Character vs. Self?
Define External Conflict.
What is when a character struggles with something from outside of themselves?
What is "Smart" or "Intelligent"?
What theme is shown below?
Katniss, who is normally independent and reserved, must make herself appear as likable and desirable to win over sponsors.
(a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)
(b) Suffering as Entertainment
(c) Importance of Appearances
What is (c) Importance of Appearances?
The Hunger Games themselves, forcing the Districts to watch, changing the game rules, destruction of rebellions, etc.
When a protagonist opposes the values, laws, beliefs, or ideas of a group.
What is Character vs. Society
Is this an internal or external conflict?
Katniss is unsure of whether her feelings are for Peeta or Gale.
What is internal conflict?
Katniss shoots an arrow through a pigs mouth and skewers an apple. The Gamemakers are shocked at her actions. Katniss tells The Gamemakers, "Thank you for your consideration."
Which parts of STEAL is being used to characterize Katniss? (3 answers!)
What is Speech, Effect on Others, and Actions?
What theme is shown below?
The Capitol is forced to watch their loved ones fight to the death in order to win supplies and food for a year.
(a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)
(b) Suffering as Entertainment
(c) Importance of Appearances
What is (b) Suffering as Entertainment?
What is they blow up the Career tributes' supplies, forcing them to struggle to survive.
What conflict is being shown?
Cato stands before me… holding Peeta in some kind of headlock… Peeta’s clawing at Cato’s arm… as if confused over whether it’s more important to breathe or try and stem the gush of blood from the gaping hole a mutt left in his calf.
I aim one of my last two arrows at Cato’s head…
Cato just laughs. “Shoot me and he goes down with me.”
(a) vs. Character (b) vs. Self (c) vs. Society
What is (a) vs. Character?
Which conflict is being shown below?
Clove and Katniss fight at “the feast” for important supplies.
What is external conflict?
Katniss gives Rue a makeshift funeral in-game and decorates her body with wildflowers. She gives a sign of respect to District 11 afterwards.
What character trait does Katniss show?
What is "Caring"?
Katniss struggles with her growing feelings for Peeta and her complicated relationship with Gale.
(a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)
(b) Suffering as Entertainment
(c) Importance of Appearances
What is (c) Importance of Appearances?
Are Katniss' feeling for Peeta real?
Answers will vary but must be logical and make sense!
What conflict is shown below?
Katniss and Peeta are forced to choose who lives and who dies between themselves. Katniss refuses to die powerless and chooses to eat Nightlock berries with Peeta.
(a) vs. Character (b) vs. Self (c) vs. Society
What is (c) Society?
Is it internal or external?
Katniss wonders why Haymitch hasn't sent any food or supplies to her and Peeta, even though she's trying to "sell her relationship" with Peeta.
What is "internal conflict"?
Thresh indirectly saves Katniss by killing Clove. After hearing that Katniss and Rue teamed up and Katniss gave her a funeral, Thresh decides to spare Katniss' life.
What character trait does Thresh possess?
What is "Merciful"?
What theme is shown below?
Cato is mauled by the tribute muttations for hours rather than being killed on the spot.
(a) Inequality (Rich vs. Poor)
(b) Suffering as Entertainment
(c) Importance of Appearances
What is (b) Suffering as Entertainment?
FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION!
What are at least two (2) characteristics of "dystopia"?
What are:
● Propaganda replaces education and is used to control the citizens of society.
● Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
● Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
● Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
● Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
● The natural world is banished and distrusted.
● Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad.