The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins - 1352 Words

The movie or the book the Hunger Games came out with a bang when it first hit theaters or the shelves of the bookstores. It was dubbed as one of the best films or books to read, interestingly enough it was a remake of the stories or myths most people heard when they were younger, but modernized and turned into a collage of all the best roman and Greek stories. Suzanne Collins brilliantly combined the Greek and Roman influences to make the movie/book unforgettable. By using stories from the romans and Greeks, to the Greek warriors Suzanne Collins demonstrates how she really drew inspiration for the book and movie. Greek influence in the Hunger Games starts with the myth of Theseus and Minotaur. The story is similar as children are forced†¦show more content†¦Barry Strauss a writer for the Wall Street Journal makes the comparison that â€Å"Like that ancient Greek hero, Katniss defies an oppressive empire and sparks a revolution. But it’s an update with a twist. Today’s Theseus is female, which calls to mind not only modern girl power but also ancient lore.† Not only was the myth of Theseus used to draw inspiration in the creation of the Hunger Games but Suzanne used Greek warriors to help establish the characters. Katniss would be most similarly related to the goddess Artemis. In the movie and book Katniss is known for volunteering to take her sisters place and caring for a younger tribute in the arena, she is recognized as a strong independent woman. The Goddess Artemis is also known for being a strong independent woman who was the protector of children. Another one seen would be Cato and Hercules. Cato was a strong kid who spent his whole life training to go into the hunger games, Hercules is also known for his un-human like strength and because he volunteers to go and help with adventures or treks. Both Cato and Hercules strength ended up causing them their death, and not a quick one, they were both long and drawn out. Katniss took pity on Cato and the Greek Gods took pity on Hercules. In the Greek mythology story of creation, Prometheus created man and then gave them fire. This allowed them to