Because I haven't been able to connect 2 the Hunger Games blog I am writing here

   Recently during my re-read of the Hunger Games I have really been looking about the Capitol, and the character Haymitch. I think that Suzanne Collins is trying to compare us Americans, who live in a wonderful country filled with rights and power, to the rest of the world. She is trying to send a message to us. We are live a gluttonous life style, and have a lot more luxurys than other less fortunate people. In 2nd and 3rd world countries they focus everyday one survival, whether is be from running from terrorist groups to finding enough food and water. On the other hand us Americans get a decent education, eat plenty of food, and even play things that would be unimaginable in other countries. Suzanne Collins uses the Capitol to represent the U.S., while the districts represent the poor countries of the world. In District 12 Katniss has to hunt everyday for food just to survive, while in the Capitol they have an excess amount of food, and even in one scene they throw up their food to eat more. Its horrible. Many people would say that Suzanne Collins is exagerating her point, but if you think about it, it's a reflection of us. This book is like a mirror, and when we look at the Capitol we see ourselves. A city filled rich people who adore their fashion statements, food, and their beloved Hunger Games; a form of entertainment that sacrifices the Districts lives. Katniss even says: "What do these people do beside the Hunger Games." This represents ourselves, looking to buy video games, clothing, sports equipment, the list goes on and on. Suzanne Collins may have over done the fashion aspect, but she definitely does a good job of showing how selfish we are. We have to look through other poor beings eyes, see what they have to struggle against each day, and we have to grow up.