The Hunger Games-Formal Analysis Quizziz

LEQ: Why is The Hunger Games a film worthy of formal analysis?

• Because of its unique storyline and character development

• Due to its high box office earnings

• Because it is based on a popular book series

• For its groundbreaking special effects

The Hunger Games features a female protagonist. What did it prove about lead female roles?

• They can be successful.

• They are not popular.

• They are always secondary.

• They are not marketable.

The Hunger Games features a female protagonist. Who is Katniss Everdeen?

• A tribute from District 12

• A Capitol citizen

• A Gamemaker

• A mentor

Does The Hunger Games qualify as a feminist, or female friendly, work?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

The Bechdel Test, a test that determines whether a film is “female friendly”. A film is “female friendly” or feminist when: a. There are at least two female characters. b. These two female characters talk to one another. c. They talk about something besides men.

Prompt: Is The Hunger Games a "female friendly" film? Why or why not? Defend your answer with an example from the film (in your words).

Katniss Everdeen defies gender roles by:

• Being a skilled archer and hunter

• Conforming to traditional female roles

• Avoiding physical confrontations

• Relying on others for survival

Katniss Everdeen’s character attracted a new audience. Who might that audience be?

• Young adults

• Senior citizens

• Children

• Middle-aged adults

Where do viewers see Katniss experiencing conflicting emotions/perspectives? Toward what? Who?

• Her family

• The Capitol

• Her friends

• Her enemies

Explain how this impacts the character's decisions.

• It makes the character more cautious.

• It has no impact on the character.

• It makes the character more reckless.

• It makes the character more empathetic.

What challenges does the character face while meeting expectations and figuring out their own identity?

• Balancing personal desires with societal expectations

• Overcoming external obstacles

• Finding a sense of belonging

• Dealing with internal conflicts