The Ideas Relating To Power And Gender Explored In ‘The Hunger Games’

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then lead to the `Dark days' (p.21). He talks about how the Hunger Games were created by the Capitol as a dictatorial measure to `taking the kids from our districts, forcing them to kill each other while we watch' (p.22). Katniss further explains how the Hunger Games are a `yearly reminder' (p.21) -brought forth by the Capitol- of what is to be expected from the districts and to remind them that the rebellion should never be repeated. The capitol ensures that the games are designed in a manner to encourage selfishness. They want a divided community. The message is clear when Katniss states about Peeta `Maybe it's better, if he's gone already.' (p.185). The Capitol is parading it's power by showing the Districts that they can kill innocent children as punishment and the people from the Districts can do nothing to stop them. This evidently shows the Capitols ominous power.

Another powerful message brought up in `The Hunger Games' is the rebellious actions of the people from the ...

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