The Hunger Games (11/16/13)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins One book or as I should say trilogy that I have enjoyed is The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins. The first book of this trilogy is The Hunger Games. The next book after that is Catching Fire and then Mocking Jay. I like these books a lot because of many reasons. I like these books because all three of them are filled with adventure, suspense, and excitement. In the first book, the character Katniss and many other characters are introduced to the readers. As you continue on in the trilogy, many other characters are introduced. It is the day of the reaping in which Katniss and Peeta are the children chosen to contribute in the games. There is a lot of killing in these books. Although this might cause adults and parents to be concerned, the book has so much action and excitement in it that it doesn’t matter. One part of the book the really captured my attention is when Rue dies. Rue was Katniss’s ally in the games. This part really captured my attention because that is when Katniss realized that she isn’t just playing the games for herself but for everyone in her district, Rue, her family, and many more. This part shows how much Katniss cared and felt that she needed to prove to the Capitol that she isn’t just another face in the games, she’s here to win and make her district and family proud. One important meaning in the book is to fight for what’s right and what you believe in. In the book this is what Katniss is doing. At first everyone viewed her as just another pun in the president’s game, but she wasn’t. She was and is more than that. She wanted to prove that she was different from everybody else. After she started to show how different she was, she wasn’t viewed that way anymore. She was being viewed as the girl on fire, the rebel, the fighter, and this is why I admire her so much. I understand that this is just a science-fiction dystopian novel, but Katniss had a special drive in her and confidence in herself that every child should have. It made Katniss different from all the other characters in the book. As a child there are a lot of standards and expectations that should be met at a certain age. Also we don’t have a whole bunch of say in a lot of things and topics because we are younger than others. Children can feel belittled by other people older than them. Even as a teenager, we can still feel this way. The character Katniss can be a role model. Of course she shouldn’t be known for the murders that she has committed but for her confidence, perseverance, and courage. I feel that all kids should have these traits. This is an important lesson that can be learned through Katniss’s actions, words, body language, and her in general. The Hunger Games provides useful details in the lesson: to fight for what’s right. Katniss is a strong figure in the book and shows courage, perseverance, and confidence. Instead of viewing the book for its killing and other stuff, people should read in between the lines, look at what’s important, look at the underlining meanings. Have you ever wondered the meaning of books, the thoughts behind it? Thinking about books like this help readers dissect the book, find meaning and lessons, see why certain parts are included in the book, and why characters do what they do.