"What do we actually learn from The Hunger Games?"
- Strategy is everything. It is not necessarily about your skill or talents, but more about how you use your strengths. Timing, thinking ahead and planning is very important.
- Connections matter! In the Hunger Games, donors and sponsors would keep you alive. Being friends with the right people will help!
- You need to be flexible and willing to move (even away from loved ones) in order to take care of everything that needs to be done.
- Appearance is important. The "girl on fire" is what Catnis is addressed as by many sponsors. This gets her attention and more fans, making her stand out.
- when forming your own allies or cliques, it is important not to go for people who could easily betray you. Avoid people who are too charming and can be deceitful or fake.
- Accept that people can and will turn against you when you are successful. Jealousy and fear of being outdone plays a role in how people act.
- Be able to call for help or assistance. In Catnis's case, know how to whistle. Whistling enables Catnis to communicate her whereabouts and also is a signal for safety.
- Don't trust people who were once successful but have lost themselves. Old victors, such as Heimech, once knew what they were doing, but you must take your own risks.
- Rich city folks have an easier life than the people in the districts, but the people in the city work through the hardships of other people. Know where you would rather be.
- Prejudices and social classes are alive and real. Life will not be fair or easily handed to you, so to break the social norms, you have to work extremely hard and fight!
