The Hunger Games

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Katniss Everdeen, was named after an edible plant that grows in marshes.
• The plot of the book was inspired by the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, as well as real-life television reality shows.
• Katniss uses a bow and arrows as her primary weapon, symbolizing her connection to nature and survival.
• The book describes a dystopian future where society is divided into 12 districts, each specializing in a specific industry.
• The Hunger Games are held as punishment for a past rebellion and serve to entertain the wealthy residents of the Capitol.
• The character Peeta Mellark, who becomes Katniss's ally, is the son of a baker and uses his baking skills for camouflage and survival.
• The book raises important themes such as social inequality, power and control, as well as moral dilemmas related to survival.