Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Hunger Games Chapter 5

Chapter 5
1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual representations and looks- what does this reveal about the belief systems of the capitol?
This reveals that the Capitol really into appearances. Everyone in the district The Capitol has stylists for each of the tributes so they can look their best at the interviews and everything else. Appearances is only one of the many crazy beliefs the Capitol has.
2. Compare and Contrast life in the capitol to life in district 12.
3. What does Cinna ask Katniss and Peeta to do just before they ride out in their chariot? What is the purpose of this gesture?Cinna asks Katniss & Peeta to hold hands before they ride out in the chariot.
4. Why is it so hard for Katniss to  trust Peeta's gesture?
It is hard for Katniss to trust Peeta's kindness because she thinks that he is just being nice so she can get close to him & then he'll just kill her in the arena. She thinks the more likeable he is, the more deadly he is.

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