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The Hunger Games

In Chapters 13-16 of "The Hunger Games," the tension heightens as Katniss faces a man-made fire, signifying the manipulative power of the Gamekeepers. The text explores themes of government control, the true nature of the Games, and the strategic alliances formed by the tributes, particularly between Katniss and Rue. The introduction of muttations adds an element of fear and intrigue, showcasing the Capitol's genetic manipulation. This analysis delves into the dynamics of survival, compassion, and the psychological games that define the battles in the arena.

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The Hunger Games

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  1. The Hunger Games Chapters 13-16

  2. The Fire • “This was no tribute’s campfire gone out of control, no accidental occurrence. The flames that bear down on me have an unnatural height, a uniformity that marks them as human-made, machine-made, Gamekeeper-made. Things have been too quiet today. No deaths, perhaps no fights at all. The audience in the Capitol will be getting bored…” (173).

  3. Purpose of the Fire

  4. The Real Sport • “The real sport of the Hunger Games is watching the tributes kill one another. Every so often, they do kill a tribute just to remind the players that they can” (177).

  5. Government Control • Where do we see examples of government control?

  6. An Alliance • Why would Rue help?

  7. Muttations • What are they? • What is a Jabberjay? • Why were Mockingjays created? (42) • What’s a Trackerjacker?

  8. Dropping the Hive • Good consequences? • Bad consequences? • First kill:

  9. Peeta • What do we learn about him? • What will be the consequences of his actions? • How does he show compassion?

  10. Rue and Katniss • What happens to their relationship? • What do we learn about Rue’s district? 202-204

  11. Evening the Playing Field • How do Katniss and Rue decide to even the playing field? • Why is this plan effective?

  12. Muttations • The government genetically engineers animals for the purposes of spying/fear/government control • Take a look at the description of a mockingjay on pages 42-43 • Design your own muttation • Name it, describe it, draw it, and list how it would be beneficial to the government

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