Another message the film conveys, of course, is a feeling you don't get at the end of Romeo and Juliet, namely amor vincit omnia — love conquers all. I won't spoil the plot, but let's say my children were right to tell me in the Odeon that I didn't need to worry. Even so, carnage happens. Bradshaw's challenge to us is to ask if this is pleasure and, if so, how are we nourished by that? I think some of this is a version of schadenfreude: pleasure in other people's suffering which in turn is a form of gratitude that it hasn't happened to us — "there but for the grace of God or something , go I".
To which we could add, "and even if I was as young and sexy as them, it wouldn't have saved me". But I'm a personal and social optimist and I think even the most fearful, heartless and hopeless dystopias contain the seeds of another view, expressed by the word "unless". And this "unless" makes us look at ourselves, to a point outside of the story, beyond our own bodies, out to the body politic. One of the reasons for the popularity is because the story line resonates with millennials increasingly disgruntled view of society's flaws.
There are a lot of theories floating around on the internet about the Hunger Games taking place in futuristic North America, as many of the districts correspond to different regions of the country. The lifestyles of the one-percent in American society have come under fire now as more people push for wealth distribution. The reality is that the US as a whole has become consumer-driven, as "poverty" has been redefined to merely not being able to afford cable, internet, and a smart phone with an added data plan.
On top of that, society has taught us that we constantly need the newest and better things - not because there is anything wrong with the things that we currently have, but because we want to appear cool and trendy. In the media, there are accusations of bias from both sides, as two news stations can cover the same issue while appearing to tell two very different stories. Even the news media has bought into the trend, news coverage now includes updates on what is trending on social media and what cat video is going viral.
As for the government, distrust is at an all-time high, as is the blatant disregard government officials have shown for the authority of the Constitution. More power is being concentrated in the hands of the executive and judicial branches of the government and away from the legislative branch - which happens to be the branch designed to be most responsive to the wants and needs of the American people. In re-watching Mockingjay: Part Two last weekend, I noticed another warning hidden in the story.
There is a reason why the Capital was able to keep the Districts subdued for so long: the people had been disarmed. In several scenes this one in particular , the people of the districts are shown taking a stand against the Capital and their peacekeeper army. In doing so, they were mowed down by gunfire.
In this scene, people from the districts are charging towards the dam and have to run over the bodies of the neighbors who have been mowed down before spoiler alert! The second amendment of the Constitution was written because the founding fathers recognized the importance of an armed public to hold the government accountable, should they make the shift from a republic to a dictatorship.
However, the current administration has used every opportunity to push for more gun restrictions moving the country in the direction of a disarmed public. Eliminating guns may seem like the simplest way to to put an end to violent attacks like the one in Paris. But if someone wants to inflict harm on other people, guns or not, they will find a way to do so.
Knives and homemade bombs can be just as deadly as guns and are much more difficult to regulate. Allowing people to arm themselves provides a means for people to protect themselves and their families. It also ensures that should the institutions designed to protect them become corrupted to the point that they must be abolished, the people have the means to do so. We've all heard the statistics. This can lead to complications, problems with your children, financial issues, and no small amount of negative emotions.
In most cases, there is no one, singular reason for getting divorced. It usually comes down to multiple issues within the relationship. We're here to break down the top four. Getting Married Too Quickly.
One of the most common reasons married couples get divorced is because they got married too quickly. There's a stark difference between infatuation and love. Infatuation also known as puppy love is what you feel at the beginning of the relationship. This is before you've had time to annoy one another or see the other person's flaws.
During this phase, many couples fall head-over-heels and decide to tie the knot. Unfortunately, they haven't had time to truly get to know one another. Then, they move in together and all the skeletons start to come out of their closets. Effective communication is one of the most important elements of any successful relationship. Sadly, most people allow hurt feelings and negative emotions to cloud their ability to effectively, respectfully and responsibly communicate.
Instead, we say things we don't mean, overreact, take things personally, yell, etc. This alienates our partner and makes our problems worse. Conversely, some people choose to hold their feelings in, rather than express themselves openly. This can be just as problematic and damaging to a relationship.
It often leads to bitterness and resentment. Trust Issues. Married couples often get divorced because one or both partners have broken the other's trust. In most cases, broken trust is a result of infidelity.
Being unfaithful also makes the other person feel unattractive, unappreciated, and insecure. It's difficult to regain your trust in the person because infidelity can cause a lot of trauma on multiple levels.
If you're wondering, "Should I take my spouse back? However, trust issues can extend to other areas of the relationship. For example, if one spouse has a secret credit card or bank account, it's a type of financial infidelity.
If the only solution to your trust issues in your relationship is to get divorced, find a divorce lawyer to start the process of separation. Opposing Life Goals. Finally, you might need to think about divorce if you and your partner are at odds with your future. People grow and change over time, even within a relationship. It's not uncommon for couples to grow apart and want different things as the marriage continues.
This can result in a troubled relationship. For example, if you want to travel but your partner wants to place firm roots in one place for the rest of their life, you could have a difficult time overcoming those differences.
Other opposing life goals include things like careers, finances, hobbies, retirement plans, raising a family, and more. Usually, it's not one thing that drives a couple apart, but many. If you and your spouse no longer see eye to eye look for some of the crucial signs and signals of a potential divorce before it's too late.
Now is the time to save your marriage before it's too late. Too many marriages end because of complacency and ego. Don't think you can get by just on auto-pilot, no matter how good a life you may be providing.
So talk to your spouse. Step up your game. Talk to a therapist. It's totally normal for couples to start taking one another for granted. It's also totally normal for couples to stop trying to woo their partner. So get back to the gym, get back to your hobbies. Dress better, and treat your spouse like you did when you were first dating. Even if you got married for the wrong reasons, that doesn't mean you can't make your marriage work. That doesn't mean that "work" can't be fulfilling and rewarding.
But it's naive to think you can just coast once they've said "I do". The best marriages maintain mystery and romance, decades after saying their vows, and yours should too.
Millions of Americans have found comfort in pet ownership. In a totalitarian society, however, all the authority lies in the control of the ruling administration. The government itself decides what these norms are and enables control under any circumstances. The study of sociology can help one acquire a better understanding of society. In order to truly grasp this study, several theories arose, one of those being the Marxist conflict theory.
This concept certainly takes us to The Hunger Games trilogy. This astounding piece of science fiction illustrates social conflicts in capitalism, which is highly influenced by theorist Karl Marx. This theory views conflict through a means of social class; it was believed that the ongoing disputes and disagreements between classes will eventually end capitalism and slowly break down the hierarchy to create more of a communist society.
The Hunger Games, written by Suzane Collins, displays an accurate representation of social conflict theory and shows how conflict ultimately leads to deviance. How it works. Panem is a country that is divided into twelve districts, which are ruled by totalitarian government located in the Capitol.
Each district is required to randomly send one boy and one girl to take part in the media spectacle that is known as The Hunger Games, where there can only be one sole victor. When it comes to the closing of the game, Katniss and Peeta are the last two standing and they commit a final act of deviance by planning a double suicide; they intend to eat poisonous berries, so they do not have to compete for victory. This caused upheaval within the Capitol due to Katniss and Peeta insisting that they either both live or both die.
This fictional series is highly influenced by the Marxist-based social conflict theory along with the concept of deviance. In general, conflict theory is macro-level and aids in class relations. Social inequality causes conflict that leads to social change Macionis, Essentially, in conflict theory, deviant behavior is a framework that does not go along with social institutions.
Deviance is based on obedience to and violation of social norms. This causes groups within society to develop a means or system of social control, which involves a process to enforce these norms. If certain classes within a social system differentiate their share of power, status, and wealth with that of the other groups, discontent is likely to ensue.
Departures from what is required by the norms of the social institutions may occur if there are not institutionalized arrangements for the assertion of such discontent. Therefore, it will be quite simple to distinguish between those who are involved in the formation of distinctive patterns and new values systems and those individuals who depart from the norms of a society, which consist of mere deviation.
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