Themes
The five themes we discuss are:
power
rebellion
relationships
deception
class inequality
Taking the kids from our districts, forcing them to kill one another while we watch – this is the Capitol’s way of reminding us how totally we are at their mercy.
Power
Inferring is:
Using clues the author has given us to figure out what is going on
A theme is:
A theme is a larger idea the author is trying to convey that directly relates to real world issues and real moral questions.
"When I break into the clearing, shes on the ground, hopelessly entangled in a net. She just has time to reach her hand through the net and say my name before the spear enters her body"
Relationships
We can infer that Teddy is...
Anrgy
Annoyed
Not happy
An example of relationships is:
Peeta and Katniss
Katniss and Prim
Etc... (Teacher can determine if correct answer)
"I reach her just as she is about to mount the steps. With one sweep of my arm. I push her behind me. 'I volunteer as Tribute'"
Relationships
An example of rebellion is:
The Dark Days before the Hunger Games
Mockingjay symbol
Katniss shooting at the gamemakers
Etc... (Teacher can determine if correct answer)
To hate the boy from District 1, who also appears so vulnerable in death, seems inadequate. It’s the Capitol I hate, for doing this to all of us
Rebellion
The Capitol
The Hunger Games
Etc... (Teacher can determine if correct answer)
"The real sport of the Hunger Games is watching the tributes kill one another. Every so often, they (the gamemakers) do kill a tribute, just to remind the players"
Power