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Selena Liu The Hunger Games: An Educational Book Instead of the dull and seemingly endless novels that only bore students, a well-known story about dystopia and rebellion would surely captivate more interest. The Hunger Games, unlike many other young adult novels, tells the story of a corrupt civilization with twelve powerless districts and one domineering Capitol. Every year, the Capitol chooses children from all twelve districts to fight each other to the death in one arena. The Hunger Games not only lets students see effective use of symbolism in their writing, but the book also demonstrates a clear plotline. The Hunger Games would be an excellent book to put into Saratoga High School’s curriculum because students would be more than happy to read it, while also seeing clear symbolism and plot in the book. One of the most prominent symbols in The Hunger Games is the mockingjay. Represented not only on the cover but throughout the book, the mockingjay provides clear symbolism for the want of freedom within the twelve districts. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, brings a mockingjay pin into the arena with her. In the arena, Katniss meets a fellow tribute, Rue, who attracts mockingjays by whistling a four-note tune. Later in the book, a mockingjay is the primary symbol for open rebellion in all of the districts. Katniss can also use a bow and arrow well, something that she is highly admired for. The bow and arrow is her weapon of choice, so when the districts turn Katniss into a symbol of rebellion against the Capitol, her bow and arrows represent how the districts will hunt down and kill the Capitol’s injustice. The Hunger Games absorbs readers’ attention while also allowing them to think critically due to the story’s symbolism.

Not only does The Hunger Games teach symbolism, it also demonstrates a very clear plotline. When Katniss volunteers to fight in the arena for her sister, the book establishes the initial conflict. Meeting new acquaintances such as Peeta and Rue develop the rising action. Finally, when Katniss and Peeta both win the Hunger Games by outright threatening the Capitol, the climax is established. Collins purposely entwines the falling action, conclusion, and epilogue together, leaving readers with the knowledge that Katniss ignites a rebellion among the districts, and writes a continuation of the story in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Additionally, the book has good character development. Throughout the book, readers learn about the lives of Katniss and her family, Peeta, Gale, and even other tributes in the arena. The Hunger Games’s storyline is not only interesting, but it has a straightforward plot that readers can easily examine. The Hunger Games is one of the most popular young adults novels, but it also teaches many techniques in literature. Suzanne Collins incorporates symbolism into her story, while also infusing action into the book’s plot. Overall, The Hunger Games will capture the attention of many students at Saratoga High School, and it will also teach them valuable lessons about reading and writing. The Hunger Games should definitely be included into the school curriculum because the book effectively teaches students about symbolism and plot in a captivating way....