The setting of the novel "Catching Fire," by Suzanne Collins is the same as the the setting in the first book, "the Hunger Games." It takes place in Panem which is like a new world, divided into 12 districts. The districts are ruled by one President, and each district is then ruled by a mayor. So it is like the U.S., but they are much more strict. The time period is sometime in the future, but the housing for the residents is like an old fashion 1920s housing. The housing for the rich and loyalty is like a house that y we would live in now with some futuristic features added.
The characters in this book play a huge part because without characters there would be no story. The main characters in the story are Katniss, Peeta, Haymitch, President Snow, Gale, Katniss's mom and sister. Katniss is the girl who was volunteered to take her sisters place in the Hunger Games last year. Peeta is the guy who was chosen to participate in the Hunger Games with Katniss. Katniss and him were the ones to win, even though there is only supposed to be one winner. Haymitch was the crazy, drunk guy, who was chosen to be there supervisor for the Games. President Snow is obviously the President of all the Districts and he takes a big part in hosting the Games. Gale works in the mines and used to go hunting with Katniss almost everyday. Katniss and him were in love, but she had to go away on the Victory tour and Gale had to go work in the mines. Katniss's mom and sister are the ones that live with her and take care of her, even though Katniss is the one who goes hunting and brings in the meat.
This trilogy is near the top of my "Favorite Book" list right now because of the two literary elements you mentioned here. The setting, plot and characters of the story are just so completely out of this world that a reader can't help but be interested in the story. What about the setting helps add to the story? Do you think the Capitol purposly kept the districts so sepearate or do you think it was just an accidential thing? There are so many unique aspects to each district that it's difficult to seperate one from the other. During Katniss and Peeta's trip, which District stood out the most for you?
ReplyDeleteAlso, these characters couldn't be more interesting. The constant love triangle and the intersting conflicts make for a very interesting story. Which character do you believe to be the most interesting? Dynamic? Why?
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ReplyDeleteI disagree because all houses in panem are old even the capitol. When you look at Katniss's house in the victors village she has lots of money but still it isn't futuristic like you said so this implies that it is old and everyone's houses are old fashion.
ReplyDeleteThis is taking about the book and how they describe it though so you can mentally picture it based on what she describes. (in all the books)
DeleteOmg I couldn’t agree more about the mental picture. we all visualize it different. Movies sometimes ruin it so ALWAYS READ BEFORE WATCH. And never watch video clips or previews. It will ruin your imagination
DeleteYou guys are like speakin my mind!! Also I can’t believe we’re all on this at the same time. Lolz
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