Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Chapter 5- Analyzing

Compare the Hunger Games to the Olympics.
-Caroline
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8 comments:

  1. LivvieMarch 6, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    The Hunger Games are meant for pure entertainment. People from all districts watch as the players kill each other for one prize that one person will get. BUT, in the Olympics, although the whole thing was created for entertainment, the people have worked so hard to get there and want to be there, unlike most of the tributes from the districts. The only major difference is that the people in the Olympics have a choice to be there, and mostly, everyone will survive there.

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  2. ChloeMarch 7, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    The Olympics are a way to bring countries together through pure athleticism and sport. The world's top athletes gather and compete with gracious professionalism to receive awards for their astonishing feats of sport. The Hunger Games force districts apart, crush families of tributes, and ispire hatred and rebellion across Panem. The Hunger Games are fueled by terror and suspense, while the Olympics are made possible by sportsmanship and athleticism. Between the Olympics and the Hunger Games, there is no comparison.

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  3. CarolineMarch 7, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    I can see that the Hunger Games and the Olympics are different in the big concepts. However, I think the process of the opening ceremonies, interviews, rewards, and popularity (in the Capitol) are similar. I don't think that people in the districts feel the same way as the people watching the Olympics. However, I do think the people in the Capitol are similar to the people watching the Olympics. I can see your point of view Chloe, but I do think they are similar in some ways.

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  4. ChloeMarch 7, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Nice, Caroline! I did not think of the comparison that way. Yes, the ceremonies and the publicity of both events are similar in their broadcast and popularity. Wonderful job - this is the good discussion we get from a lovely question!

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  5. CarolineMarch 8, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Ha, well thanks. I especially think the opening ceremonies for the Olympics and the Hunger Games are similar. The way that people from all over circle in a procession, and in matching costumes.

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  6. OwenMarch 8, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    The Olympics and The Hunger games are, of course, both intended for entertainment and are massively televised. The hunger games are more Barbaric and dangerous for the competitors. The Olympics come with a choice. If you are chosen for the hunger games you can do nothing about it. Both events require some athletic ability and determination. I believe the biggest difference between the Hunger games and the Olympics is the setup. the Olympics is made up of many different sports and trials whereas the Hunger Games is in a large arena where all the participants are trying to kill each other off.

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  7. CarolineMarch 8, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    The Olympics can be fatal as well. This year, a man died participating in the luge event. The Hunger Games are made of different trials that build up to a final moment, as are the Olympics. Athletes have to win in their countries to be on the country team. They then have to win in the quarter finals, semifinals, and the finals. The sports performed in the Olympics are very dangerous. I see people take hard wipe-outs all of the time. However, I can see what you're saying about the willingness factor.
    All though the participants in the Olympics aren't literally trying to kill each other, they are competing for a valuable award as are the tributes in the Hunger Games.
    Another thing is the arena. Suzanne Collins wrote that people from the capitol would visit the arena after the hunger games as tourists. Publicity is drawn to the hosts of the Olympics as well. There were commercials all about how beautiful and luxurious British Columbia is between the Olympic events. I found myself wanting to go there.
    I can see where the Hunger games and the Olympics contrast. However, I hold my case that they are still very similar.

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  8. ecgbloggerApril 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Great question and discussion!

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