Hunger Games Theme Booklet

 

For English we had to create a slide/presentation about the themes presented to us in the Hunger Games.

Music Glory

 Who wrote the song and what is it called? The song is called Glory and it is written by John Legend and Common.

What is the purpose of the song Glory? Info Link

This motivational anthem was recorded by John Legend and Common for the American historical drama film Selma. The movie recounts the three 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches that lead to President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

What did you take from the song? I learned the song was made for the movie Selma. Selma displayed The marches organized by nonviolent activists to demonstrate the desire of African-American citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote, in defiance of segregationist repression; they were part of a broader voting rights movement underway in Selma and throughout the American South.

Hunger Games Themes and Ideas

 Rich and Poor

Hope & Rebellion

Struggle for Power

Power of Propaganda

For the two ideas/themes we will first brainstorm.

• Explain what it means
• Find two examples in the film
• Describe how it shows the theme

Rich vs Poor:

Poverty, Power, Privilege.

Rich- Lots of money, opportunities, privilege, power, fame.

Poor- less opportunities, no power, less money, disadvantage

Definition: it is more then just money it involves power, privilege, and opportunities 

Rich: 

• Capitol - They don´t get reaped. Plenty of food excessive amounts, better clothes, lots of clothes, the can coordinate and choose what they want, choice and opportunity, Better buildings futuristic, not worn out, different buildings, more architectural and structured better, advanced technology, medical technology, blood scanners, healing balms, Children- Not worried, don´t work, play around 

• President Snow, 
• District 1
• Caesar

Poor

• District 12 & 11
• District 12-Worn out buildings, Old buildings, not secure, holes in the roofs, made from cheap wood, broken windows. No materials to improve the structures and architecture, no electricity.
• Clothing- Bland no colours, worn out, raggedy, not much clothes, old work clothes, suspenders and button up shirts, trousers and shorts, we´re shown clothes that aren´t properly fitted, handed down clothes, dresses, shirts and skirts, Jackets coal miners-black, grey dark colours don´t show the dirt.
• Technology -Medicines- nothing seen, sick are seen, health privilege, transport is walking, electric fence doesn´t work- not enough energy to keep it going.
• Food- Scare and barely any, hunting food, rationed out, put your name into the reaping for extra food.
• Children- Working, barely free time, pushing sticks into the mud, scared of the reaping and the hunger games, become a coal miner, barely any opportunities,

Paragraph type: SEXXXY

In the Hunger Games´, setting is used effectively to show the theme is ´Rich Vs Poor´. Rich vs poor is more then just money it involves power, privilege, and opportunities. For Instance, we can see privilege through the idea of privilege reflected in the physical environments of District 12 and the Capitol. In District 12 the buildings are worn out, broken down, and not secure whereas the buildings in the Capitol show variation, modern design, advanced materials and are built on a grand scale. This makes the audience think about the differences in wealth and power between the two locations. District 12 has nothing whilst people in the Capitol are harboured with safety and being secured in their advanced buildings. The purpose of this was to was to show that Katniss Everdeen has come from a place of less privilege and power so her success in the games was very unlikely. Coinciding with this is the use of colour. In the District 12 there is multiple browns and greens whilst the Capitol shows us a vibrant futuristic pallete of colours like metallic greys, blacks and silvers. The use of settings and colour effectively show us the imbalance of privilege between those in places like District 12 and The Capitol

Music

What song am I looking at? Usher I Cry

 

Song Link

Info Link

What is the song about? The song boasts a piano-led pop-soul groove that places Usher’s voice and lyrics front and center: “I cry,” he belts during the hook, “For the sons without fathers/And the pain that their mothers/Hold deep inside/So I’ll fight/For the future we’re making/It’ll change if we face it/’Cause these tears won’t dry.”

Usher shared a note on social media to accompany the song’s release, saying he wrote it in part because he wanted to teach his sons that it’s OK for a man to “feel emotions deeply and to cry.” He admitted that he was raised to keep such feelings in check, and his desire to proffer a different way forward for his kids came about while quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic and watching the deaths of George Floyd and others — and the subsequent wave of Black Lives Matter protests.

When was this song created? 

Usher has shared an emotional but powerful new song, “I Cry,” which was inspired by the recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests. This hit was created in June 2020.

What arrangement of the song are you doing? I am doing most of the song as it represents the message of BLM. 

Hunger Games

What is District 12 Like? District 12 is a run down old town. This town is filled with broken down houses and windows. Kids are bored playing with sticks pushing them into mud. Old people and young, Poverty, Famine, and decay.

What is The Capitol Like? Big Buildings, Weird exotic unique clothes, Weird makeup, upbeat suspense building music, stores everywhere, vibrancy, futuristic and All sorts of people live around here.

Reaping Scene: 

How does the district react? They react and move to make space for the selected/Primrose Everdeen. The protagonist is heartbroken by the way her sister has been chosen. 

What are they wearing? The costumes used are older styled blouses in the colours of white, blue, green, and floral patterned.

They use a quick moment of silence to help build nervousness. We also hear the paper rustle to build suspense for the character about to face the hunger games

What are the differences between The Capitols and District 12s Clothes? The differences between they´re clothes are the vibrant colours and unique design and pattern

What can people in District 12 do to get extra food?They can add there name to a list where they get more food, but the consequence is your name gets added to the list again.

How are tributes treated when they are selected? The tributes are treated like high ranking people, they get certain types of food, beverage, clothes and certain activity. This is because they might die and they are tributes to the hunger games.

Comapre to ¨TV Show¨ in The Capitol

TV Style Presentation

Large Stadiums and Crowds

Good Lighting

People look happier

Rich unique clothes, vibrant colours, makeup, effects in the clothes.

Different types of clothes

Futuristic technology

Shots:

Midshots, Closeups, Extreme Long Shots, Mid-Close ups.

Hope & Rebellion: 

Mocking-jay

The girl on fire

3 Finger Salute 

Rues Death: 

Lots of close ups, extreme close ups

Slow Sad music

Loss of major sound

Riot: 

Sounds of Breaking glass, Shakey footage, fast cuts, grunts and screams, montage, objects thrown around.

Peter and Katness:

Ominous music, Close ups, over the shoulder shot, extreme close ups, high angle shot, 

Katness Apple Shot:

Close up, Mid shot, imbalance with the lighting, lower positioning for the protagonist while the rich are placed above, spectators refusing to watch the poor lower district. She knows she will hit the apple by focusing onto it to gather attention

Why is Hope and Rebellion important? ¨Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is fine, as long as it's contained." Hope supposedly is stronger than fear quoted by president snow. Hope and Rebellion are the significance that make people look up to survive and strive for greatness and difference. Hope is like inspiration and motivation. President snow is scared of the people being inspired by hope as if he gives them a-lot of hope they will rise up but if he doesn't give enough they will riot. President Snow wants to dictate and maintain his power.

 

Maths Reflections

 For Maths we learned about finance, discounts, gst and exchange rates. We have to choose one and explain the importance of it. 

I Think discounts are very important as they help us change out lifestyle as we can see the benefits and differences.

We apply these when we are shopping and buying items. 

Film Visual Dictionary

 

For English we have been given 3 tasks that involve film techniques and camera shots. The 3 tasks were a Visual Dictionary, Taking the photos and explaining what they are, and an Informational Poster.