compare and contrast

“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different” said, one of the famous authors, Stephen King. Exactly, as stated, all people have different tastes; somebody would prefer to read a book rather watch a movie, somebody would prefer other way round. “The Hunger Games” is a perfect example of story, when the book and the movie are equally breathtaking and unforgettable. Suzanne Collins, the famous American writer, released the first novel of the trilogy “The Hunger Games” in 2008. The story about young women Katniss Everdeen, who fights with the fortune to just stay alive, became popular; therefore, the film director Gary Ross presented a film adaptation of “The Hunger Games” in 2012. By comparing and contrasting supporting characters, perspective, and love theme, it is clear that the movie, “The Hunger Games” (Gary Ross, 2008) has serious flaws; however, they do not ruin the overall picture.

The serious difference between movie and book is a portrayal of Haymitch. In the book he was described as punchy, middle-age man, who won the Hunger Games, and who always handle a bottle of alcohol with him (Collins, 28). Being drunk on the Reaping, he falls off from the stage and declaring himself as a buffoon person. While in the movie he was shown as grumpy and taciturn person, who doesn’t care about anybody around, and scene from the Reaping was cut. It is a total misconception, because being described as an alcoholic in the book, Haymitch impugns his help as a mentor for Katniss and Peeta, which means they will need to decide everything by their own. Even Haymitch’s advice to Katniss and Peeta had shown different between book and movie. In the book, Haymitch said, “Here’s some advice. Stay...

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...s's strategy, her past, and real feelings about Peeta and Gale.

In contrast to misunderstanding Katniss’ actions, Gary Ross adds more scenes with Gamemakers and President Snow, to show how the arena is controlled, and how government is cruelly to tributes. Evidence to this statement is the “hope” scene; it does not exist in the book, but in the movie President Snow tells Seneca Crane not to give the people too much hope. Throughout the film, Seneca meets with President Snow several times to discuss Katniss and her increased popularity. President, in his turn, asks to keep Katniss in her District in a line. However, after a meeting with Haymitch, the main Gamemaker decides to allow two victors, which costs Seneca his own life. These additions help to better understand the difference between government and Katniss, and reveal the theme of dystopia more than a book.