![]() ![]() However, the author has yet to officially comment if this is where her inspiration comes from. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: After winning the previous edition of The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen sets out on a Victors Tour to find new threats waiting for her as the next Games are prepared - a competition that could change Panem forever. Many have viewed the potential uprising of the districts against the capital as a reinterpretation of Ancient Rome and the Christian uprisings. The Hunger Games are battles in which children (24) must fight to death facing obstacles of animals and elements this is extremely reminiscent of the Colosseum battle which included people, animals, and even sometimes naval battles. The empire, in the series, is called “Panem,” which many find to be ironic since the Latin word panem means bread and often associated with panem et circenses, or “bread and circuses.” Bread and circuses refers to entertainment and usually the type of entertainment when animals and/or people died in the Colosseum. Some commentators say that the Capitol is reminiscent of Ancient Rome, and the districts of Rome’s colonies or subordinates. It is completely known as the Hunger Games: Panem Run, Hunger Games: Catching Fire Panem Run and. “In the latest ‘Emory Looks at Hollywood’ episode, Judith Evans Grubbs, Emory Professor of Roman History, looks at the use of violence as a peace keeping mechanism in The Hunger Games series and its roots in Roman culture.” This is the Panem Run version of the Hunger Games. However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.“The trilogy follows the story of Katniss Everdeen, a heroine who voluntarily sacrifices herself to save her sister from a bloody struggle where children must fight to the death in a battle known as the “Hunger Games.” These games which were instituted to keep the colonies in the empire of “Panem” subservient.” As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring. ![]() After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour. ![]()
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