Trauma Responses and Portrayal of Characters in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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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.

Every revolution starts with a spark! In this episode we examine the various responses to trauma we see in the main characters of this film: Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch, Johanna, and Finnick. We also discuss systems of oppression and compare and contrast the world of Panem to the riots and protests happening in our world now. We hope you enjoy the episode and leave us a rating and a review! May the odds ever be in your favor!

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