The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Trauma Responses, Uprisings, and Systems of Oppression
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Trauma Responses and Portrayal of Characters in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
They analyze the performances of two characters, Johanna and Finnick, in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and their trauma responses. They discuss how trauma can lead to portrayals of secrecy, untouchability, and provocative behavior as a way to reclaim power. The chapter also explores coping mechanisms such as substance abuse and self-medication.
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