Our reading this week [The Hunger Games – Art for The Occupy Era] asserts that we need to look deeper into the meaning of popular culture texts such as movies. This deeper meaning is called a subtext, as opposed to the surface meaning which is the basic plot. The author asserts that The Hunger Games has a nuanced political context as opposed to a story that merely romanticizes martyrdom.
You may pick one of the topics below to form your discussion post for this week. Write using your own words, citing when needed.
Pick a film [that is not covered in this class] and argue the subtext. What is the deeper meaning? [note that if you choose a film, you are permitted to use this same film for your Reflective Essay.]
According to the author, in what specific ways are the districts depicted as authentic while the Capitol is seen as inauthentic
