Throughout Catching Fire you can see that Katniss is basically a certified badass. Katniss is meant to be seen as a hero no matter what book of the Hunger Games series you are reading. Katniss’s efforts are meant to be seen as heroic and brave. Katniss is a one of a kind character that I have not seen in any other novel.
Katniss reminds me of Spider-Man. In district twelve Katniss is looked up too and is a symbol of hope. Today, kids growing up have that same figure, but that figure is Spider-Man. I don’t know of anyone that wouldn't want to be Spider-Man, everyone wants to be Spider-Man even though I believe Katniss would kicks Spider-Man’s ass in a fight, but that’s besides the point. Anyway, Katniss in Catching Fire shows many examples of heroic efforts. Also, the reasoning for Katniss’s efforts and actions makes her an even more likeable character. Trying to save her little sister and her family make her a character that you can simply have to like. Fighting for her district is almost as similar to a high school football game. You may be thinking, what the hell is he talking about. But don’t you worry, let me explain. Most of you reading this have graduated from high school, or at least I hope you did. Anyway, most high school’s have a football program. So most of you know the feeling and resemblance that I am shooting for here. The anticipation in the air on a Friday afternoon, waiting for that first kickoff at seven o clock under the lights. Cheering for your hometown team is like cheering for Katniss. Your team is representing your hometown and what you represent as a community. That is exactly what Katniss is fighting for. Except, in Catching Fire, you simply don’t lose the game, you lose your life instead. This alone makes Katniss’s efforts and actions ten times more likeable.
Katniss family ties and bond with Peeta and her close companions show you that she is more than just a caring person. “I realize only one person will be damaged beyond repair if Peeta dies. Me.” (Collins) stated by none other than Katniss herself. With quotes like these how could you possibly not like Katniss. It shows that she is a loving, kind, and extremely relatable. To me, for a character to be considered likeable in my book, that character must be relatable. I know for a fact, that in your life you have at least one person that if you lost them, you would be torn forever. This is how Katniss feels about Peeta and also her family. Being able to relate to Katniss on a personal level is a must for her to be considered likeable. I believe that is why Suzanne Collins made Katniss the way she is. If Collins created Katniss with any other different characteristics, then I believe that Katniss would not be the heroic and loving character that she is made out to be. If Katniss was any different it would be like Spider-Man without his web. It just simply would not work. Collins created the perfect blend of relatable, emotions, and actions to create the perfect character for the Hunger Game series.
So, let’s put this all in perspective. Spiderman? Football games? What the hell is he talking about? Let me tell you. Collin’s created the perfect character, Katniss Everdeen. Her characteristics make her a very lovable character. This paired with her heroic actions make her a character that you just want to root for. If Collin’s created a cold hearted b*tch, do you think people would like her and root for her? Not a chance. Katniss is like a modern day Spider-Man. Everyone loves Spider-Man just as everyone loves Katniss. It may be corny but it is the truth. Katniss is just a loveable character. Katniss’s efforts in the games remind me of my experiences going to high school football games. Katniss is just a loveable badass, if that makes any sense to you. I would suggest to not be on Katniss’s bad side on the battlefield. But then she will come home and show you the deepest of affection. She truly is a loveable character.
Joe F. Prompt 6
Works cited
Collins, Suzanne, and Elizabeth B. Parisi. Catching Fire. Print.
No comments:
Post a Comment