In this novel, the main character Katniss, who possesses the ability to hunt with great ease and expertise, is called to saving her sister Prims life when she is announced as a tribute. When the representatives from the capitol of her world come to her district for the annual reaping, or when two people are chosen from each district to participate as ‘tributes’ in the Hunger Games, Katnis realizes that her life will never be the same, and for her Prims life is much more important then her own. Katnip as her beloved friend would call her does something completely unheard of and volunteers herself to go to the games in place of her sister. “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.” She is chosen to go alongside the son of District Twelve’s bakers, Peeta Mellark.
Dede is the second born of the four sisters and the only one to survive Trujillo’s regime. Dede opens up her whole life to benefit others “She is setting up her life, as it were on exhibit.”(5), she does this because she knows it can help her country. Dede has sacrificed her life after the others deaths. After the death of the sisters and the end of the regime, people became very interested and Dede gave up her home for the sake of others knowledge. She must open up her life in order to better the understanding of the sisters and the
Pearl is a sort of living version of her mother’s scarlet letter. Like the letter, she is something that stands out in society by being an uncommon child. Yet, even as a reminder of Hester’s sin, Pearl is more than a mere punishment to her mother: she is also a blessing. She represents not only sin, but also the vital spirit of that sin. Thus, Pearl’s existence gives her mother reason to live, bolstering her spirits when she is tempted to give up; acting as a hero who constantly saves her mother from the tortures of Puritan society.
As much as she was trying to save Peeta, she was showing her defiance to the Capitol. She was gambling and bluffing, even when she had the berries in her mouth. That they would have two victors, or they would have none.
Jan also needs to demonstrate that she has a desire to restore the well-being of their friendship. Jan repeated saying, “I’m sorry, okay?” is not helping the situation at all. She needs to show some genuine remorse. 3. The conversation so far seems to be framed in a win-lose orientation to conflict.
Why linger to add the number of victims of our merciless enemies?”(75). In other words, Cora knew that she and her sister would not be able to escape Magua and the other Indians outside the cave. Cora displays valor, willingly allowing herself to be caught so the other men can escape. The Last of the Mohicans is a thrilling page-turner which focuses on the two godlike hero’s Hawkeye and Uncas and the fierce heroine Cora. Hawkeye and Uncas possess many of the qualities of the warrior heroes of classical epics while departing slightly from the classical mold, making them “American warrior heroes” while Cora, although female, demonstrates fierce protectiveness, creativeness, and courage making her a heroine of the “American
At the conclusion of the Games, Peeta and Katniss, both tributes from District 12, are ready and willing to sacrifice their own lives to avoid the Capitol’s demand that one kills the other. Katniss thinks, “If Peeta and I were both to die, or they thought we were…” (344) which brings her to the realization that she and Peeta have the upper hand. Katniss decides that she and Peeta will risk their lives by eating poisonous nightlock berries. Portraying Katniss, Collins writes “It’s too late to change my mind. I lift my hand to my mouth, taking one last look at the world.
Characters in the Hunger Games sacrificed their lives for others out of necessity. During the Reaping, a country wide event where each District gives up children (ages 12-18) to fight to death in an arena, Katniss sacrifices her own life for her sister Prim. During the Reaping pick for the 74th Hunger Games in District 12’s town square, Katniss’s sister, Prim, gets picked as the female tribute. As Katniss realized what happened when Prim’s name was picked, she volunteered for her in an instant heartbeat. Without delay, Katniss made the decision to sacrifice her life and family for the love of her sister.
Herberth 1 Wendy Herberth Mr. Smith ENG1101 E-Learning November 18, 2012 "Mommy dearest" "Mirror mirror on the wall", I am really like my mother after all. Daughter and mother relationships are something so valuable and should be treasured in my opinion. Many young girls admire their mothers, as they are their very first friend. They are each other's confidantes and pals. A mothers duty is to protect their young, and giving birth to a baby girl is a miracle, but then raising a daughter is a whole different miracle.
192) Antigone- “Perhaps. But I am doing only what I must.” (Prologue, Pg. 193) Ismene cares for her sister very much. When the sentry brings Antigone with him to be questioned by Creon, Antigone does not deny anything, and Creon is furious with her, and calls up Ismene, thinking that she had helped Antigone. Unlike Antigone, Ismene is afraid of dying.