Revisiting Literature and Society:Two Approaches:- Activeo Shapes an individual’s ideas and concepts that motivate him/ her to take action or become more engaged in an activity- Reflectiveo Observes how the literature shows the ideologies, thought process, and actions of a society at a given time. The reader thinks about how that narrative relates to things seen, read, or experienced by the reader.Discussion Questions for The Hunger GamesSocial and Economic Disparities: How does class and social status affect each Districtduring the Hunger Games?- Have to keep hierarchy between districts- Have to keep control over everything- Look at districts 1 and 2 as an example so they will get favoredThe Political: How does The Hunger Games relate to modern day politics in America?- Capital exploits districts- Capital could reflect first world country- Districts could represent lower-class countries- Irony of peacekeepers—they did more damage- Cycles of poverty and disadvantagesMedia Controlled and Regulated: What does it add to the Games that the Gamemakers can control the environment? How does it add “entertainment” for the viewers?What does The Hunger Games say about reality television?- Mocking reality TV- We play survivor on other people’s lands Character Development: How does the fact that the tributes have a camera on them at all times affect how they act? How does it make Katniss act? How do the others differ in the way they act?- Katniss hears Peter below and just smiles at the cameraCharacter Development: Peeta says before the Games begin that he wants to die as imself, and that he doesn’t want to be turned into a “monster.” What exactly does he mean by monster? Does he succeed in remaining true to himself?- Alluding to Dr. Frankenstein’s