The Hunger Games
This character's death in The 74th Annual Hunger Games symbolizes lost innocence and catalyzes rebellion.
Who is Rue?
This character’s death in Avengers: Endgame represents the ultimate act of sacrifice, used to symbolize the value of humanity.
Who is Who is Iron Man/Tony Stark?
This character symbolizes a loss of innocence when they use violence against the Demogorgon.
Who is Eleven?
The ever-present violence in The Walking Dead represents this aspect of human nature.
What is survival instinct or moral decay?
The killing curse is used frequently, but this particular death at the end of Book 6 is symbolic of the loss of guidance and safety.
Who is Dumbledore?
Katniss volunteering for Prim is an act of personal violence and sacrifice. According to Foster, this act be an example of either character-specific violence or authorial violence.
What is character-specific violence?
Thanos's snap an example of either authorial or personal violence, according to Foster's theory.
What is authorial violence?
The Upside Down often shows dark forms of violence. Foster would say these are meant to symbolize this.
What is fear of the unknown, hidden trauma, or destruction?
This brutal character’s use of a baseball bat named Lucille exemplifies violence used for power and fear, not just harm.
Who is Negan?
The Battle of Hogwarts includes many violent moments, but according to Foster, violence in this moment mainly serves this purpose.
What is representing sacrifice and the cost of freedom?
The Capital doesn't just put on the Games for fun. The Games are meant to show and maintain control over Panem. According to Foster's relationship theory, this would be called _____ violence?
Symbolic or Thematic Violence
The conflict between Iron Man and Captain America in Civil War shows how personal violence can create ideological divides—making it an example of this.
What is symbolic violence?
This character's unexpected death at the laboratory in Season 2 becomes a symbolic cry for justice and truth.
Who is Bob?
The moment Rick bites out a man’s throat isn’t just shocking—it’s symbolic of this breakdown.
What is the loss of civilization or moral boundaries?
Harry’s willingness to face death without fighting is an example of this kind of symbolic act, using violence as a metaphor.
What is self-sacrifice and moral dilemma?
At the end of the Quarter Quell, a shocking event takes place that symbolized the break down of the Capital's control.
What is Katniss's arrowing-firing at the dome of the arena?
Wanda Maximoff’s actions in WandaVision involve emotional trauma and magical destruction, illustrating how violence can reflect this deeper theme.
What is grief?
When Eleven closes the gate to the Upside Down, it’s an act of violent power, but symbolically, she is also doing this.
What is reclaiming control/defeating inner demons?
The violence between humans in the show often overshadows that of the zombies, reinforcing this theme from Foster's book.
What is violence as a tool for explanation of humanity?
Voldemort’s violence is extreme, but Foster would say it reveals this central theme about human nature.
What is the corrupting nature of power?
Peeta’s forced violence in the arena is an example of this kind of struggle, where the violence isn’t about bloodshed but internal conflict. This shows Foster's _____ theory regarding violence?
What is psychological dilemma representation?
Loki’s death in Infinity War is not just a plot device but shows how violence can bring redemption and growth. Foster would say this serves this purpose.
What is showing character development?
The monsters in Stranger Things likely represent more than threats, as they’re often metaphors for this real-world experience.
What is PTSD and loss of innocence?
Carl’s death affects Rick’s decisions and future violence. Foster would say this kind of death does this.
What is advancing the theme or transforming a character?
Dobby’s death, though seemingly small compared to others, carries emotional weight and symbolizes this.
What is the price of loyalty and freedom?