Question
How does "The Hunger Games" draw on the theme of sacrifice, similar to the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur?
Responses
A By depicting characters who willingly offer themselves for a greater causeBy depicting characters who willingly offer themselves for a greater cause
B By focusing on the technical details of survival strategiesBy focusing on the technical details of survival strategies
C By eliminating the concept of tribute and focusing solely on personal gloryBy eliminating the concept of tribute and focusing solely on personal glory
D By highlighting only the political intrigue of the ruling classBy highlighting only the political intrigue of the ruling class
Responses
A By depicting characters who willingly offer themselves for a greater causeBy depicting characters who willingly offer themselves for a greater cause
B By focusing on the technical details of survival strategiesBy focusing on the technical details of survival strategies
C By eliminating the concept of tribute and focusing solely on personal gloryBy eliminating the concept of tribute and focusing solely on personal glory
D By highlighting only the political intrigue of the ruling classBy highlighting only the political intrigue of the ruling class
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A By depicting characters who willingly offer themselves for a greater cause
Both "The Hunger Games" and the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur involve themes of sacrifice where characters face dire situations for the benefit of others or for a larger purpose. In "The Hunger Games," Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Games, mirroring Theseus's journey into the labyrinth to confront the Minotaur, demonstrating bravery and the willingness to sacrifice for loved ones or society as a whole.
Both "The Hunger Games" and the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur involve themes of sacrifice where characters face dire situations for the benefit of others or for a larger purpose. In "The Hunger Games," Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Games, mirroring Theseus's journey into the labyrinth to confront the Minotaur, demonstrating bravery and the willingness to sacrifice for loved ones or society as a whole.