Academic

Hi there!

This page is going to be focused around academic content. I have specific interest in statistics and economics, so they are highly likely to be written about regularly! Also, politics, environmental, and sciences may have the odd shout out :)
Enjoy :)

Amy <3

The Hunger Games:

"The Hunger Games" trilogy, by Susanne Collins, is one of my favourite trilogies of all time. I loved reading them and, if you haven't, then you definitely should!! The main themes of inequality and suffering are clearly presented in the books and the films. However, I feel there is a major message about the impact of the media.   

We can see how the media, how the Capitol, specifically shows the Hunger Games on the television each night. This is designed to create fear and control and through the use of broadcasting the Games- the blood, the gore, the deaths. 
Then we also have the use of fame to create images for the public. The capitol uses the President to create fear when delivering messages. Then there are the interviews before and after the Games, adding to the show. The Capitol's use of the media is designed to send the message to the Districts that they are to be controlled, conform, and fear the past.
However, the opposition, the Rebellion, also used the media to spread messages; the message of hope, the message of pride, and, of course, defiance.  They use the success of Katniss and Peeta to drive hope into the Districts. The mocking jay, and the salute. These are recognised by the people as symbols of defiance against the Capitol and, therefore, a symbol of hope for a better future.
So, how is the media affecting you?