Jamey Heit

The Politics of The Hunger Games

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Produktbeschreibung

Set in the future dystopia of Panem, The Hunger Games trilogy follows the rise of a provincial rebellion against the wealthy and tyrannical "Capitol." As narrator and heroine, Katniss Everdeen comes to embody the hope of the long oppressed for a new order. During her journey some of our most urgent political questions are addressed. What does it mean to be a leader? Can the oppressed recover a political identity that affirms individual values and freedoms? Do the media necessarily corrupt political discourse? This critical study of The Hunger Games explores novels in the context of how we think about the nature of politics, the value of the individual and the importance of political action. The author draws parallels between Panem and the Roman Empire, considering Herod's Massacre of the Innocents alongside Haymitch Abernathy's elusive political influence as mentor of tributes. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9780786496587
• ISBN-10: 0786496584
• Artikelnr.: 42195054

Autorenporträt

Jamey Heit is the co-founder and CEO of Essay Assay, Inc., an automated assessment company. An active researcher and writer in cultural studies, he teaches humanities courses online at Walden University.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. A Political Overview of Panem
2. Remembering Rome
3. The Social Contract
4. President Snow
5. Katniss
6. Haymitch
7. The Rebellion
8. President Coin
9. The Capitol's Residents
10. The Media
11. Public Violence
Conclusion
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index