I personally love the Hunger Games! Other than the fact that I couldn't put it down, it also taught me a lot of new things. For example, I learned a lot of new vocabulary words that I wouldn't have even known existed. I also think that the book teaches us that if we don't do good things in this lifetime, then society could be like that in the future. It teaches about courage and makes me appreciate the things that I take for granted. I think that all of the characters are easy to relate to, too. I think that teachers should have their students read it as a class in school. Students should not be deprived of this book!
In my opinion, "The Hunger Games" is an appropriate book for the students. Classics which are required reads in school are just as terrible in violence as The Hunger Games. One example is "Romeo and Juliet" which is a classic that a student is made to read at least once in his or her school life. In the book, Romeo and Juliet both die for their love for each other, so how is the Hunger Games seen any differently? Maybe the deaths happen in a different way but the characters are still dying. Also, "The Hunger Games" shows an important lesson in life. In the third book, Katniss and all of the other characters fight for their freedom and achieve it. This is an important lesson because it shows that if you try for something you can achieve it. It could even be something that seems impossible, like defeating the Capitol's control. If we are not granted the right to read this book, in forty years when it is seen as a classic will schools then make it a required read, like Shakespeare? Or will the school system just save the time it will take this book series to become a classic and let students read the books now? This is what I thought hearing that "The Hunger Games" is not an appropriate read.
@Lauren I cannot think of any "classics" that are a part of a series off of the top of my head. You know why? Most authors who write a series are doing it for extra cash and not for the content of the books themselves. Even if they aren't, by the end of the series, most have managed to somehow ruin it.
I am going to play the role of the devil's advocate. So.....
First! The only reasons most teens like the Hunger Games is because it has violence. Girls like the love triangle which becomes an annoyingly large part of the plot.
Secondly! Teachers only promote the books because their kids are actually reading. (See above as to why this is.)
Thirdly! The argument that the book presents young readers with a look of what a dystopia is like is extremely weak. 1984 by George Orwell has been around for quite a while. If what you like to read revolves around the savagery in every individual (particularly in teens), then pick up Lord of the Flies. in summation, no new ideas in this book.
Fourthly! If the book is actually taught correctly and for literary content, you will all end up HATING the book. Trust me on this.
Lastly! Everyone loved Twilight a couple years ago, and then the movie for THAT came out. Now how many people publicly admit that they think the books are great? Granted, this is STILL a better love story than Twilight, but maybe this entire Hunger Games obsession is just a fad?
Just some ideas. I want to hear what all of you gifted students have to say.
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I personally love the Hunger Games! Other than the fact that I couldn't put it down, it also taught me a lot of new things. For example, I learned a lot of new vocabulary words that I wouldn't have even known existed. I also think that the book teaches us that if we don't do good things in this lifetime, then society could be like that in the future. It teaches about courage and makes me appreciate the things that I take for granted. I think that all of the characters are easy to relate to, too. I think that teachers should have their students read it as a class in school. Students should not be deprived of this book!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, "The Hunger Games" is an appropriate book for the students. Classics which are required reads in school are just as terrible in violence as The Hunger Games. One example is "Romeo and Juliet" which is a classic that a student is made to read at least once in his or her school life. In the book, Romeo and Juliet both die for their love for each other, so how is the Hunger Games seen any differently? Maybe the deaths happen in a different way but the characters are still dying. Also, "The Hunger Games" shows an important lesson in life. In the third book, Katniss and all of the other characters fight for their freedom and achieve it. This is an important lesson because it shows that if you try for something you can achieve it. It could even be something that seems impossible, like defeating the Capitol's control. If we are not granted the right to read this book, in forty years when it is seen as a classic will schools then make it a required read, like Shakespeare? Or will the school system just save the time it will take this book series to become a classic and let students read the books now? This is what I thought hearing that "The Hunger Games" is not an appropriate read.
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You should make us read The Hunger Games instead of the four books on the list you sent us since most of us already have the book anyway
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@Lauren
ReplyDeleteI cannot think of any "classics" that are a part of a series off of the top of my head. You know why? Most authors who write a series are doing it for extra cash and not for the content of the books themselves. Even if they aren't, by the end of the series, most have managed to somehow ruin it.
I am going to play the role of the devil's advocate. So.....
First! The only reasons most teens like the Hunger Games is because it has violence. Girls like the love triangle which becomes an annoyingly large part of the plot.
Secondly! Teachers only promote the books because their kids are actually reading. (See above as to why this is.)
Thirdly! The argument that the book presents young readers with a look of what a dystopia is like is extremely weak. 1984 by George Orwell has been around for quite a while. If what you like to read revolves around the savagery in every individual (particularly in teens), then pick up Lord of the Flies. in summation, no new ideas in this book.
Fourthly! If the book is actually taught correctly and for literary content, you will all end up HATING the book. Trust me on this.
Lastly! Everyone loved Twilight a couple years ago, and then the movie for THAT came out. Now how many people publicly admit that they think the books are great? Granted, this is STILL a better love story than Twilight, but maybe this entire Hunger Games obsession is just a fad?
Just some ideas. I want to hear what all of you gifted students have to say.
~Caterina Golner
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