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The Hunger Games are a form of entertainment for the Capitol from "summary" of The Politics of The Hunger Games by Jamey Heit
The Hunger Games are not just a competition; they are a spectacle carefully orchestrated by the Capitol to entertain its citizens. The citizens of the Capitol view the Games as a form of entertainment, a way to escape the monotony of their everyday lives. The Games are broadcasted on television for all to see, complete with dramatic commentary and special effects to enhance the viewing experience. The citizens of the Capitol eagerly anticipate the Games each year, treating them as a form of reality television. The tributes are seen as mere pawns in the Capitol's game, their lives expendable for the sake of entertainment. The Capitol uses the Hunger Games as a way to demonstrate its power and control over the districts. By forcing children to fight to the death, the Capitol sends a clear message of fear and intimidation to the districts. The citizens of the Capitol watch in fascination as the tributes struggle to survive, reveling in the violence and drama of the Games. The Capitol glamorizes the violence and brutality of the Games, turning them into a form of twisted entertainment. The Hunger Games serve as a reminder of the Capitol's dominance and the districts' subjugation. The citizens of the Capitol are complicit in the violence of the Games, eagerly consuming the spectacle without questioning its morality. The Capitol manipulates the narrative of the Games to maintain its grip on power, portraying the tributes as willing participants in a fair competition. However, the reality is far darker, with the tributes forced to fight for their lives under the Capitol's watchful eye. The Hunger Games are a tool of oppression, used by the Capitol to keep the districts in line. The citizens of the Capitol may see the Games as entertainment, but for the people of the districts, they are a symbol of the Capitol's cruelty and tyranny. The Games perpetuate a cycle of violence and fear, perpetuating the Capitol's control over the districts. The Hunger Games are not just a form of entertainment; they are a tool of oppression, designed to maintain the Capitol's power at the expense of the tributes' lives.
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