This post is for Chapters 17 through 20 for The Hunger Games...
Not only was it heartbreaking to read this section of the book, but it also brought tears to my eyes. Almost everyone in the world has experienced the loss of a loved one, and even though neither Katniss nor the readers were very attached to Rue, her death caused shock. A death that painful and terrifying should not be experienced by anyone, especially a child as young as Rue. Now is the time one can see that The Hunger Games is a book that can not only provide an entertaining story, but it can also send some powerful connections through its audience that at times is heart wrenching. It is now agreeable that this book might have a good reason for being banned, but that doesn't mean it should since this sad event still has a lot is can teach to young adults.
One can learn from the tragic death of this little girl that a loss can inspire a person to stay determined and reach his or her goals, meaning that good comes out of something that at the time may seem the worst pain ever. The same way that Rue's last words compelled Katniss she had to win the games for her, a person in the real world can achieve great things through pain. "'I'm going to. Going to win for both of us now,' I promise." (pgs. 233-234). One can see that life will always have obstacles, but the only way to move on with life is to make sure those obstacles don't cross your path again. It is not that a person should ignore when he or she is hurt, but the book teaches one that he or she should have the strength required to get over it. So even though this section might be very violent and emotional for some, it is also a part that teaches an important lesson of life.
Not only was it heartbreaking to read this section of the book, but it also brought tears to my eyes. Almost everyone in the world has experienced the loss of a loved one, and even though neither Katniss nor the readers were very attached to Rue, her death caused shock. A death that painful and terrifying should not be experienced by anyone, especially a child as young as Rue. Now is the time one can see that The Hunger Games is a book that can not only provide an entertaining story, but it can also send some powerful connections through its audience that at times is heart wrenching. It is now agreeable that this book might have a good reason for being banned, but that doesn't mean it should since this sad event still has a lot is can teach to young adults.
One can learn from the tragic death of this little girl that a loss can inspire a person to stay determined and reach his or her goals, meaning that good comes out of something that at the time may seem the worst pain ever. The same way that Rue's last words compelled Katniss she had to win the games for her, a person in the real world can achieve great things through pain. "'I'm going to. Going to win for both of us now,' I promise." (pgs. 233-234). One can see that life will always have obstacles, but the only way to move on with life is to make sure those obstacles don't cross your path again. It is not that a person should ignore when he or she is hurt, but the book teaches one that he or she should have the strength required to get over it. So even though this section might be very violent and emotional for some, it is also a part that teaches an important lesson of life.
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