Gary Wiener

Violence in Suzanne Collins's the Hunger Games Trilogy Gary Wiener

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it--; Provided by publisher. Brief Description: "This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it"--Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chronology -- Chapter 1. Background on Suzanne Collins -- 1. The Life of Suzanne Collins Authors and Artist for Young Adults -- 2. Suzanne Collins Is Something of a Mystery / Claire Armistead -- 3. The Last Battle: With Mockingjay on Its Way, Suzanne Collins Weighs in on Katniss and the Capitol / Rick Margolis -- 4. The Hunger Games Changed Suzanne Collin's Life / Hillel Italie -- Chapter 2: Violence in The Hunger Games Trilogy 1. The Hunger Games Taps into Adolescent Issues of Dating and Death / Brian Bethune -- 2. Violence in The Hunger Games Is a Reflection of Our Own World / Rebecca Keegan -- 3. Love Is the Strongest Weapon in The Hunger Games / Mary Borsellino -- 4. Katniss Becomes a Killer Kid / Lois H. Gresh -- 5. Indicting Violence: A Pacifist Review of the Hunger Games Trilogy / Marty Troyer -- 6. Glamour of Evil or Glimmer of Hope? / Patrick O'Hannigan -- 7. The Hunger Games Distorts the Reality of War / Paul K. Chappell -- 8. Governments Perpetrate Violence in Contemporary Fictions / James Warner -- 9. The Mockingjay Revolution Is Not a Just War / Louis Melancon -- Chapter 3: Contemporary Perspectives on Violence 1. Violent Teens Should Not Be treated as Adults / Sarah Alice Brown -- 2. There Is No Correlation Between Violent Movies and Societal Violence / Robert M. Schwartz -- 3. Media Violence and the Connecticut Shootings James Hirsen 4. Media Violence by Itself Does Not Cause Mass Kilings / Arline Kaplan -- 5. Mass Shootings by the Mentally Disturbed Can Be Mitigated / Dennis Grantham -- 6. Dark and Violent Books Help Teens Through Adolescence / Mary Elizabeth Williams -- For Further Discussion -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: This title provides biographical information about Suzanne Collins and offers a perspective on her influences. Other pieces discuss aspects of the novel, focusing on Katniss, her struggles, and the meaning and impact of violence.; Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car Contributor Bio:  Wiener, Gary B01