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perception
When Peeta declares his love for Katniss in the interview, does he really mean it or did Haymitch create the "star-crossed lovers" story?
What does Haymitch mean when he says, "It's all a big show. It's all how your perceived"?
Why do they need to impress sponsors and what are those sponsors looking for when they are watching the Games?

debut
Why are the "tributes" given stylists and dressed so elaborately for the opening ceremony?
Does this ceremony remind you of events in our world, either past or present?
Compare those ceremonies in real life to the one in the story.

stardom
How does the fact that the tributes are always on camera affect their behavior from the time they are chosen?
Does it make it easier or harder for them to accept their fate?
How are the "career tributes" different from the others?

relationships
Describe Katniss's relationships with Gale, with Prim and with her mother.
How do these relationships define her personality?
Why does she say about Peeta, "I feel like I own him something, and I hate owing people"?
How does her early encounter with Peeta affect their relationship after they are chosen as tributes?

patriotism
How does Katniss feel about the country of Panem?
Why does she need to make her face "an indifferent mask" and be careful what she says in public?

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This first book in the series introduces us to Katniss Everdeen, a tough teenaged girl with strong survival instincts. She lives in District 12 of the country of Panem, a futuristic society located in what was formerly known as North America. The novel begins with the day of the "Reaping" when Katniss's dear younger sister is selected to participate in "The 74th Annual Hunger Games". Terrified of losing the one person she truly loves, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion a battle between Katniss and 23 other teen tributes- and the Capitol of Panem itself.

Welcome to our GHMS community wiki site dedicated to discussing The Hunger Games trilogy!
After you read each book in the series, log on to answer the designated discussion questions. Please respond respectfully to your fellow Grizzlies, and refer to specific details from the texts. This is a great opportunity for us to grow as readers and thinkers!

Enjoy!
Sincerely,

The Hunger Games
This first book in the series introduces us to Katniss Everdeen, a tough teenaged girl with strong survival instincts. She lives in District 12 of the country of Panem, a futuristic society located in what was formerly known as North America. The novel begins with the day of the "Reaping" when Katniss's dear younger sister is selected to participate in "The 74th Annual Hunger Games". Terrified of losing the one person she truly loves, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion a battle between Katniss and 23 other teen tributes- and the Capitol of Panem itself.

Welcome to our GHMS community wiki site dedicated to discussing The Hunger Games trilogy!
After you read each book in the series, log on to answer the designated discussion questions. Please respond respectfully to your fellow Grizzlies, and refer to specific details from the texts. This is a great opportunity for us to grow as readers and thinkers!
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Watson