The Hunger Games

Cause & Effect

• Author uses this as a device to drive plot
• Characters' strength, weaknesses & motivations are explained by what caused them
• Follow naturally and seamlessly fit into plot

"If I have to pick one story that most influenced 'The Hunger Games," it would be the Greek myth of Theseus, which I read when I was about 8 years old. In punishment for past deeds, Athens periodically had to send seven youths and seven maidens to a labyrinth. In the maze was this Minotaur, and it would eat them. - Author Suzanne Collins

Why Have the Hunger Games?

Cause - The U.S. fought a civil war against the government - the government won.
Effect - The country was split into separate districts.
Effect - The Hunger Games were begun to remind people that the government had total control.

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Cause - prim is chosen as tribute.
Effect - because she loves her sister, Katniss's volunteers to take her place.

"I always channel my emotions into my work. That way, I don't hurt anyone but myself," Suzanne Collins (Quoteseverlasting.com)

The Hunger Games

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