Approaching the Hunger Games Trilogy: A Literary and Cultural Analysis

Tom Henthorne

McFarland, Jul 12, 2012 - Literary Criticism - 206 pages

This book addresses Suzanne Collins's work from a number of literary and cultural perspectives in an effort to better understand both its significance and its appeal. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the Hunger Games trilogy, drawing from literary studies, psychology, gender studies, media studies, philosophy, and cultural studies. An analytical rather than evaluative work, it dispenses with extended theoretical discussions and academic jargon. Assuming that readers are familiar with the entire trilogy, the book also avoids plot summary and character analysis, instead focusing on the significance of the story and its characters. It includes a biographical essay, glossaries, questions for further study, and an extensive bibliography. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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This is a phenomenal academic look at nearly every aspect of The Hunger Games. The topics and discussion thereof helped unlock new layers of the story to me as well as reveal a great deal about ...

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Contents

• Preface: 2
• Introduction: 5
• A Biography: 13
• The Hunger Games Trilogy as a Literary Production: 23
• Identity Gender and Transgression: 44
• Conflict Representation and Activism: 63
• Intelligent Practice Ethics and Law: 80
• Reality Television and the Hunger Games Trilogy: 95
• The Lessons of Panem and District 13: 108
• Trauma Recovery and Narrative: 125
• The Hunger Games Trilogy as Digital Text: 139
• Glossary of Terms: 157
• Glossary of Characters: 166
• Questions for Further Study: 172
• Bibliography: 181
• Index: 191

About the author

The late Tom Henthorne was an associate professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies at Pace University and director of the American Studies program. He was the author of numerous articles on topics ranging from Cyberspace to Star Wars and wrote a book on Joseph Conrad’s early, postcolonial fiction.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Approaching the Hunger Games Trilogy: A Literary and Cultural Analysis
• Author: Tom Henthorne
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: McFarland, 2012
• ISBN: 0786468645, 9780786468645
• Length: 206 pages
• Subjects: Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / Science Fiction & Fantasy; Social Science / Popular Culture