Sacrifice In The Hunger Games, By Suzanne Collins

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A Novel has many components that makes it good. The novel “The Hunger Games” is a story that goes through many ups and downs. The literary devices Suzanne Collins uses makes it easier for the reader to understand the struggle the characters are going through. Three main components are theme, characterization, and point of view. A reader can see things differently than another person who already read the book. This is why literary devices are important in a novel, so that a reader can think about the clues an author is leaving in the book. One major literary device is theme. Sacrifice, the theme of this novel, plays a mayor part in the novel “ The Hunger Games” . ‘“I volunteer!” I gasp. “I volunteer as tribute!”’ (22) In this quote Katniss Everdeen volunteers for her sister in the games. Katniss is sacrificing herself for her sister. This sacrifice is to keep her sister safe, but puts her in danger. “ I loosen the top of the pouch and pour a few spoonfuls of berries into his palm. Then I fill my …show more content…

“ His mother yelling, “Feed it to the pig, you stupid creature! No one decent will buy burned bread!”” (30) This quote shows direct characterization. The way Peeta’s mom is taking to him, or screaming at him, lets the reader know that she is cruel. “ My throat is tight with tears, hoarse from smoke and fatigue. But if this is Prim’s, I mean, Rue’s last request, I have to at least try.” (234) This indirect characterization shows Katniss in a sorrowful state, but saying “ I have to at least try” shows that she's still strong and will still put others before her. Collins is showing that even if Katniss is put in a difficult situation she will still be strong. Collins use of indirect and direct characterization lets the reader know details about a character in different

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