I believe that the Hunger
Games is a work of science fiction since it introduces concepts
about technology and science that are non-existent or underdeveloped in the
world today yet have a possibility of existing or being truly functional in the
future. Science fiction however, is a very broad genre and could mean many
things, therefore it isn’t right to give just the title of “science fiction” to
the Hunger Games Trilogy since it also falls under the category of Action-Adventure
and Dystopian fiction.
What makes the Trilogy
great is how it reflects the state of the society today and most likely in the
distant future. As I said before, the hunger games is a dystopian fiction
meaning the characters live in a society where there is utmost chaos. Dystopian
Fictions are meant to highlight the negative aspects and perspectives of
society and so that solutions can be made to the world and avoid circumstances
that appear in the literary piece.
In the book and movie, it
is evident how advanced technology has become in the fictional world of Panem.
However, advancement of technology has not helped in aiding the problems that
encompass the 13 districts. Futuristic technology such as holograms, state-of
the art medicine and surveillance may exist yet they are used in ways that do
more harm to the people of Panem. Only a few benefit from the advanced
technology because of the status and power they hold higher among everyone
else. Science and Technology in Panem does nothing to solve problems on poverty
and equality but rather does the opposite and widens the gap between the oppressors
and oppressed.
I've always found the
Hunger Games trilogy to be a very interesting literary piece. Although it may
be criticized for it's rushed ending, it's weak plot, or unoriginal ideas, I
still found the book and movies quite enjoyable. I’m very excited about how the
actors, directors, and writers are going to interpret the Last book of the
series Mocking Jay and I hope they add a spice to the rather dull end.
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