From Page to Screen: The Hunger Games Adaptation

This chapter examines the film adaptation of the first Hunger Games book, focusing on character dynamics and socioeconomic themes, particularly the impact of the tesserae system. It highlights key omissions, such as character Madge, which detracted from the emotional depth and societal context. The discussion critiques how the portrayal of characters like Katniss, Haymitch, and Finnick alters the viewer's understanding of the story and its central messages.