How many times have you binge-watched all four ofTheHunger Gamesmovies in a row?
If you’re me, the answer is probably too embarrassing to admit, so obviously quite a few.
Instead of being dazzled by the Capitol, are you a bit queasy?
Feeling mad about Alma Coin’s thirst for power?
Here are some things you only notice aboutThe Hunger Gamesif you’re an adult.
Sounds simple, right?
And when it comes to all four ofThe Hunger Gamesmovies?
No spoiler here: they all pass the test.
Factor in therecord breaking profitof the franchise, and that’s quite the accomplishment!
All of those traits are almost always ascribed to men in Hollywood films, making Katniss a true outlier.
Gale can be a jerk
Whereas Peeta defies traditional gender norms, Galeembodies themfully.
However, sometimes his confidence clouds his judgment, rendering him somewhat insensitive, sometimes even condescending.
Now they’ll never shut up."
Was that really necessary?
For one, Gale and Peeta are very different, and complement different parts of her.
With Gale, she can hunt and explore the woods, the two of them equally adept.
And because Gale is so masculine, she can adopt more feminine qualities.
There are plenty of ethical, non-monogamous people in the world, some for reasons just like this.
And Katniss wakes up from horrific nightmares, screaming.
For Katniss, it’s particularly acute.
She’s also prone to moodiness, sleep disruption, and a tendency to be avoidant.
Here they’re just throwing it up to stuff more in."
Clearly, the parallels are there.
The Capitol, for example, is nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Colorado.
District 2 sits directly beneath it.
And District 12, with its tall, deciduous trees and rich coal deposits, sits squarely in Appalachia.
This is not surprising, given Katniss' rich descriptions of the region in the books.
But exactly where in Appalachia is subject to a bit of scrutiny.
That jives with everything in the books and movies, too, though plenty of people have differing opinions.
For one, he’s one of the first people in the Capitol who is genuinely nice to her.
He comforts her and becomes her friend.
And all those secrets about the proclivities and perversions of Capitol bigwigs certainly are worth a lot.
That’s no accident, as good looks can get you a long way in the Capitol.
But if those good looks run out, you just might be out of luck.
Consider the case of Tigress, who hides Katniss and the rebels from Capitol forces, ensuring their safety.
Tigress removes her cloak and remarks, “Until Snow decided I wasn’t pretty enough.”
President Snow rose to power at a young age.
And he did it by poisoning anyone who got in his way, whether they were friend or foe.
so that deflect any suspicion cast on him, he drank from the poisoned cup as well.
But that had consequences, as he acquired sores in his mouth from the poison that will never heal.
