Hunger Games Blog Post Questions
**Note when citing quotes in answers: “And here in the Capital they’re vomiting for the pleasure of filling their bellies again and again” (Collins 81).
Part One:
The Hunger Games
Part A Reflection/Discussion (each answer should be at least one well developed paragraph):
1. Explain how The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel. Using quotes from the novel explain the type(s) of dystopia seen in the novel. Consider the characteristics of a dystopian novel.
2. Which district would provide the highest quality of life for a family? Why? Consider safety, entertainment, comfort, job security, freedom, etc.
3. Make a prediction. What do you think it was that Gale wanted Katniss to remember. ("Katniss, remember, I...."). Why do you think this? Give evidence from the text to support your inference.
Part B Introspection:
Choose two (only two) quotations and write your insights, thoughts, comments, feelings, predictions and/or connections. Each quotation's reflection should be 8-10 sentences. Please separate reflections by separate paragraphs.
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.”
“It’s the Capitol’s advantage to have us divided among ourselves”
“I’ve had a lot of practice wiping my face clean of emotions and I do this now”
“‘I asked for District 12,’ he says, without further explanation.”
“It was considered very anti-climatic in the Capitol, all those quiet, bloodless deaths.”
“"I volunteer!" I gasp. "I volunteer as tribute!”
Part C Characterisation:
Create a blog post and include the following characters:
A) Katniss
B) Peeta
C) Haymitch
and one of the following:
D) Mrs. Everdeen
E) Gale
F) Prim
G) Effie Trinket
H) Cinna
Throughout the course of the novel, you will add to the information we learn about this character. You will report on this character four times (Part One; 9-18; 19-27). Keep on top of your writing as we finish chunks of chapters or it will be A LOT of work to complete at the very end.
You must remember the four methods of characterization (from your short story note) at all times. You should include all four aspects throughout your updates. You need proof (quotes with page numbers) to support aspects of your character's personality!
Do NOT publish until the very end! Save as a draft each time you update. If you publish, everyone can see your work!
Catching Fire
Part A Discussion/Reflection (each answer should be at least one well developed paragraph):
1. Explain how The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel. Using quotes from the novel explain the type(s) of dystopia seen in the novel. Consider the characteristics of a dystopian novel.
2. Is Katniss Everdeen a good friend? Support your answer with two examples of her friendships in the novel. Support your answer with quotes.
3. How did Katniss’s participation in the Games change her relationship with Gale? Why does she say, “The Games have spoiled even that…There’s no going back.”
Part B Introspection:
Choose two (only two) quotations and write your insights, thoughts, comments, feelings, predictions and/or connections. Each quotation's reflection should be 8-10 sentences. Please separate reflections by separate paragraphs.
“Peeta keeps all of us in fresh baked goods. I hunt. He bakes. Haymitch drinks. We have our own ways to stay busy, to keep thoughts of our time as contestants in the Hunger Games at bay.”
“‘Safe to do what?" he says in a gentler tone. "Starve? Work like slaves? Send their kids to the reaping? You haven't hurt people – you've given them an opportunity. They just have to be brave enough to take it. There's already been talk in the mines. People who want to fight. Don't you see? It's happening! It's finally happening!’”
“I can’t do it, I think. I’m not that good. Peeta’s the good one, the likable one.” - page 30
“I had a taste of that alternative when they called Prim’s name on reaping day and I watched her walk to the stage to her death. But as her sister I could take her place, an option forbidden to a mother.” - page 46
“And here in the Capital they’re vomiting for the pleasure of filling their bellies again and again” - page 81
Part C Characterisation:
Create a blog post and include the following characters:
A) Katniss
B) Peeta
C) Haymitch
and one of the following:
D) Finnick
E) Plutarch Heavensbee
F) Prim
G) Effie Trinket
H) Cinna
Throughout the course of the novel, you will add to the information we learn about this character. You will report on this character four times (ch 1-6; 7-12; 13-18; 19-27). Keep on top of your writing as we finish chunks of chapters or it will be A LOT of work to complete at the very end.
You must remember the four methods of characterization (from your short story note) at all times. You should include all four aspects throughout your updates. You need proof (quotes with page numbers) to support aspects of your character's personality!
Do NOT publish until the very end! Save as a draft each time you update. If you publish, everyone can see your work!
Mockingjay
Part A Discussion/Reflection (each answer should be at least one well developed paragraph):
1.Explain how The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel. Using quotes from the novel explain the type(s) of dystopia seen in the novel. Consider the characteristics of a dystopian novel.
2. Is Katniss Everdeen a good friend? Support your answer with two examples of her friendships in the novel. Support your answer with quotes.
3. What is Katniss’s greatest challenge when she returns to see the ruins of her home? What is the meaning of the rose she finds on her dresser?
Part B Introspection
Choose two (only two) quotations and write your insights, thoughts, comments, feelings, predictions and/or connections. Each quotation's reflection should be 8-10 sentences. Please separate reflections by separate paragraphs.
“In some ways District 13 is even more controlling than the Capitol”
“I killed you, I think as I pass a pile. And you. And you” - page 5
“On seeing me, Flavius and Octavia shrink back against the tiled walls like they’re anticipating an attack, even though I have never hurt them. Unkind thoughts were my worst offense against them, and those I kept to myself. So why do they recoil?” - page 47
“As a rebel, I thought I’d get to look more like myself. But it seems a televised rebel has her own standards to live up to.” - page 60
“Nothing of importance, no amazing words of inspiration. But it doesn’t matter. Boggs is right. It’s the sight of me, alive, that is the inspiration.” -page 90
“I used to think the murderer was the creepiest guy imaginable. Now with a couple of trips to the Hunger Games under my belt, I decide not to judge him without knowing more details.” - page 126
Part C Characterisation:
Create a blog post and include the following characters:
A) Katniss
B) Peeta
C) Haymitch
and one of the following:
D) Plutarch Heavensbee
E) Gale
F) Prim
G) President Snow
H) Finnick
I)President Coin
Throughout the course of the novel, you will add to the information we learn about this character. You will report on this character four times (PART ONE; 13-18; 19-27). Keep on top of your writing as we finish chunks of chapters or it will be A LOT of work to complete at the very end.
You must remember the four methods of characterization (from your short story note) at all times. You should include all four aspects throughout your updates. You need proof (quotes with page numbers) to support aspects of your character's personality!
Do NOT publish until the very end! Save as a draft each time you update. If you publish, everyone can see your work!
