The Character of Katniss Everdeen of the Movie Hunger Games

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01 December 2017
An Essay on the Character of Katniss Everdeen of the
Movie Hunger Games
Introduction
The movie Hunger Games has become a worldwide phenomenon that has gained the attention of men and women globally and internationally. The action thriller movie has caused waves of appreciation and criticisms from the audience and have been the center of every entertainment tabloid and newspaper in the country. This essay will answer the question as to what I personally think about Katniss Everdeen’s difficult character, as well as her involvement with Peeta and Rue. This movie has brought a fresh new outlook on the role of women fighters. In a world led by men, women are stereotyped into who they’re supposed to be or who they’re not. It has become a troubling dilemma in the field of work, entertainment or even within the family setting to fill in the role of a woman. According to writer Moore of the Guardian that, Katniss is an idealized fantasy that is an anti-authoritarian heroine. She depicts what every girl’s character is, confused, stubborn and vulnerable. However, what makes her different is how she uses her bow and arrow, mental and physical strength to destroy her enemies. Likewise, she’s not after riches and wealth and she knows how to take her stand against what is just and right even if she has to stand alone.
The acts of bravery by Katniss, shooting flaming arrows, diving into dangerous terrain filled with traps have amazed millions of viewers world wide. This is totally different from the usual movies that we watch where girls only play roles that show her to be sweet, caring, demure and graceful. Katniss was a whole new story and a fresh perspective in the field of action and suspense. The story has a touch of uncertainty where you don’t know what will happen next in the subsequent scenes.
In a world full of inequality, unauthorized mass surveillance, torture and violence, Katniss stood to be a real warrior even far more than her male counterparts. We remember her famous lines “Happy Hunger Games. And may the odds be ever in your favour”. It was a dangerous game they play. If you lose, you die. She is indeed a complicated character to like, since she stands for what is right, just and fair. She is authoritative and wouldn’t let anyone bully her into being manipulated.
I don’t believe that the inclusion of Peeta and Rue in the story will show Katniss to be more compassionate and human however, these characters were included to show a point of comparison and diversity. The world is full of people with different behaviors and the likes of Peeta and Rue are needed to show how reality is. Likewise, it gives the audience a point of difference as to the decisions being made by different individuals with varying...