The Capitals use of Spectacle to Control People
This Capitol figure turns trauma into entertainment through upbeat interviews.
Who is Caesar Flickerman
This district suffers the most visible poverty, which the Capitol ignores while watching the Games.
What is District 12
Katniss and Prim frequently experience these recurring sleep disturbances caused by traumatic memories
What are nightmares
Tributes that make choices based purely on survival rather than ethics use this type of thinking.
What is survival instinct
The Capitol cheers during this event, ignoring the violence it represents
What is the Opening Ceremony
This character’s death reveals the emotional reality the Capitol audience refuses to see.
Who is Rue
This character relies on alcohol to cope with his past trauma from the arena
Who is Haymitch
Psychological struggle that occurs when Tributes must choose between survival or keeping their moral values
What is moral conflict
This narrative is an example of how tributes become celebrities instead of victims.
What is ‘the star‑crossed lovers’ narrative
This psychological effect shows how tributes are dehumanized when their suffering becomes entertainment
What is desensitization
Mentoring Tributes forces Victors to repeatedly relive their trauma, which is a painful process known as
What is re-traumatization
Katniss experiences this feeling after winning the games that others lost their lives to.
What is survivor's guilt
This transformation of Katniss from a person into a symbol shows how the Capitol uses identity as entertainment.
What is her role as ‘the Girl on Fire.
This trauma response is shown by Katniss and Peeta after the Games, though the Capitol frames them as victorious celebrities
What is PTSD
Tributes forming alliances help reduce fear and stress, showcasing their psychological need for what during danger.
What is social connection
This phrase describes Tributes believing harmful actions are acceptable for a greater goal
What is “the ends justify the means”
This Capitol strategy ensures that citizens focus on drama rather than the structural inequality that causes the Games.
What is manipulation through propaganda and a televised spectacle.
This Capitol tradition hides the fear and grief of families behind a tradition
What is the Reaping ritual
Katniss volunteering to take Prim’s place shows how trauma and fear can strengthen this powerful survival-driven emotional bond.
What is protective instinct (or familial attachment)?
Pressure from The Capital causes people/tributes to act against their morals; this is called
What is obedience to authority