Important Words
What is a utopia?
A utopia is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
What do the leaders try to do to independent thought?
Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted by leaders.
What does Katniss do when her sister is chosen as tribute?
Volunteers as tribute instead.
What is a dystopia?
A dystopia is an imagined community that is marked by poverty, oppression, violence, pollution, dis-ease, and suffering.
How do normal citizens treat the leaders of dystopian societies?
A leader or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society.
What is on the pin Katniss gives to her sister and later wears into the games?
Mockingjay
What is propaganda?
Media, books, magazines, etc. that try to control how people in the society think
How does surveillance affect people in dystopian societies?
People feel like they are always being watched.
What do Rue and Katniss use to communicate when they are seperated?
The 4 note song that Rue uses in the fields
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is conversations between characters.
How do citizens in dystopian societies feel about nature and the outside world?
They are afraid of the outside world.
How did Katniss and Peeta both win the Game?
They were both ready to eat the poisoned berries, and they let them win vs. having no victor.
What are some examples of dystopian books or movies?
Answers may vary. A few examples: Hunger Games, The Giver, Animal Farm
How do citizens and leaders feel about individuality?
They think that individuality is bad. Everyone should do the same thing and think the same way.
Who is their Mentor for the games?
Haymitch