Life in Panem
What is one daily hardship faced by citizens living in the districts of Panem?
(Possible answers: hunger, poverty, lack of freedom, harsh labor)
Who holds the most power in Panem, and how do they keep control over the districts?
The Capitol holds the most power by controlling food, resources, and enforcing the Hunger Games, keeping districts fearful and obedient.
Name one responsibility of a U.S. citizen.
Examples include voting, obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on a jury, or staying informed.
Name one rule in Panem that citizens must follow.
Obey the Capitol, participate in the Hunger Games if chosen, or follow district labor laws.
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
What is Alliance?
How does the Capitol control resources in Panem, and how does this affect daily life in the districts?
decides what each district produces and keeps most goods for itself. The districts receive only limited supplies, which causes poverty, hunger, and dependence. This affects daily life by forcing citizens to struggle for basic needs, work long hours, and rely on the Capitol to survive, reinforcing the Capitol’s power and authority.
What role do the Hunger Games play in maintaining the Capitol’s control?
They act as a reminder of the Capitol’s power, instill fear, and prevent rebellion by forcing districts to sacrifice their own children.
How might Katniss show civic responsibility if she lived in the U.S.?
She could participate in peaceful protests, vote, or stand up for others’ rights.
How does the Capitol punish those who disobey rules?
Through public executions, fines, imprisonment, or forced participation in the Hunger Games.
the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
What is Scarcity?
How does where a person lives in Panem determine their opportunities and quality of life?
People in wealthy districts or the Capitol have access to food, comfort, education, and safety, while those in poorer districts, like District 12, face hunger, dangerous jobs, and limited freedom.
Name one way the Capitol controls citizens besides the Hunger Games.
Through propaganda, surveillance, and harsh laws that punish disobedience.
Which right from the U.S. Bill of Rights is most clearly violated by the Hunger Games?
The right to life, liberty, and security; also freedom from cruel and unusual punishment (8th Amendment).
Give one example of fear being used to control Panem’s citizens.
The Hunger Games, Peacekeepers, or the consequences of rebellion.
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
What is Tribute?
How does the Hunger Games affect daily life in the districts even when the Games are not happening?
Keeping the districts afraid and under control.
Compare the Capitol’s use of fear to how the U.S. government uses laws. How are they different?
The Capitol uses fear to maintain absolute power, while U.S. laws are meant to protect citizens and limit government power.
Compare a district citizen’s responsibility in Panem to a U.S. citizen’s responsibility.
District citizens are forced to obey and survive; U.S. citizens voluntarily participate in civic duties like voting or obeying just laws
Compare the Capitol’s punishments to consequences in the U.S. justice system.
The Capitol uses cruel, public, and arbitrary punishments; U.S. law aims to be fair, proportional, and protect rights.
The state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.
What is Oppression?
Why does the Capitol allow the districts to survive but not thrive?
To maintain control.
How does the structure of Panem prevent the districts from gaining power?
Districts are isolated, monitored, and limited in resources, preventing alliances or coordinated rebellion.
How do citizens in the U.S. limit government power, and how is this different from Panem?
Citizens vote, follow laws, protest, and can hold leaders accountable; in Panem, citizens have no real power and are forced into obedience.
Evaluate whether strict rules are always necessary to maintain order in a society.
No—order can also be maintained through fair laws, education, and citizen cooperation, unlike the Capitol’s system of fear.
mental or emotional strain.
What is Tension?