Each year, a battle royale to the death in the form of The Hunger Games is held. Panem was formerly North America and has now been divided into the Capitol, a wealthy and autocratic state that exploits 12 districts (that exist in varying degrees of poverty) for their labor and natural resources. The novel begins in a post-apocalyptic nation known as Panem. Spoiler alert: Important details of the novel are revealed below They end up winning the hearts of the public as “star-crossed lovers” (as quoted in The Hunger Games), but the oppressive Capitol is not too happy when they begin rebelling. They try to make themselves presentable with the help of various stylists and advisors – to gain sponsors during the Games for food and tools for survival.ĭuring the Games, Katniss and Peeta undergo several chilling trials in their attempt to stay alive. Katniss and Peeta make their way to the Capitol, where the Games are always held. Peeta Mellark, a boy who went to school with Katniss is chosen as the male tribute. In the 74th edition of the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, a young self-sufficient 16-year-old girl offers herself as a tribute from District 12 in place of her younger sister, Primrose. Katniss undergoes several trials and tribulations as a part of the Hunger Games, which is a battle royale to the death of children aged between 12 and 18.ĭuring the annual “ reaping” in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, one male and one female child aged between 12 and 18 are chosen as tributes for The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins follows the story of Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who offers herself as a tribute in the annual Hunger Games in the post-apocalyptic world of Panem.

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