Katniss Everdeen: The Role Of Women In The Hunger Games

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On the big screen, women have often been treated as second-class citizens and portrayed as helpless creatures, waiting to be rescued by their Prince Charming. This gender gap came to a halt when The Hunger Games (Dir. Gary Ross) was released in theaters. The brave Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) - stood up for someone else – even when it meant risking her own life. The Hunger Games was not only one of the top grossing movies of the year, but it was also one of the very few movies where a woman was able to display her stability and willingness to fight. The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Gravity are some of the recent movies that show a woman’s much greater potential in life centering around: courage, nature, and recognition. “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor” (Collins 19). Those were some of the last words Katniss heard before her sister’s name was called out for the seventy-fourth Hunger Games. Without thinking about anyone else, Katniss bravely accepted her sister’s spot in the games, a basic suicide mission. Katniss Everdeen had a vibrant personality, she was bold, intelligent, and a loving person. Her country, Panem, was controlled by President Snow, who let his country suffer in poverty. The capital was harsh and forces every district to send one boy and one girl to take part in the yearly Hunger Games. While a Disney Princess would yell for her …show more content…

Ryan Stone all had in common was that they were once normal individuals but with an extraordinary story. Three common characteristics between all Katniss Everdeen had navigated her people to glory. Beatrice Prior used her newly developed skills to overthrow her one-sided government. And lastly, Dr. Ryan Stone showed her perseverance and endurance to make it back home after her unfortunate disaster. For many years, men have been the ones to “save the day.” It is now time for women to take the stage and show everyone their true

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