Over the years Dystopian Fiction has become a popular genre, especially amongst young adults. In most Dystopian Fiction literature the protagonist becomes a rebel. For most people, it is a natural part of their teenage years when they rebel against their parents. Examples of this could be sneaking out at night or sneaking in after curfew. For some people, however, this rebellion happens because of a life-changing event. This is what happens to the protagonist Katniss in Suzanne Collins’ novel “The Hunger Games” when her friend dies.
“The Hunger Games” carry out many themes. So does Chapter 18. The overall theme, however, is Rebellion. Katniss, the protagonist of the novel, befriends a 12-year-old girl, Rue, from District 11. Rue dies of a spear through her stomach by a Career. After the sudden loss of Rue Katniss wants to take down the Capitol and show that she will no longer be a piece in their game. “Rue’s death has forced me to confront my own fury against the cruelty, the injustice they inflict upon us.” (p. 286, ll. 6-7). In this quote, Katniss finally admits to herself that she has been angry at the Capitol and their way of treating the people of Panem and in particular the lower-class districts. In the past, she has suppressed her emotions and thoughts about the Capitol but after Rue's death, something in her changed. “Gale’s voice in my head. His ravings against the Capitol no longer pointless, no longer to be ignored” (p. 286, ll. 4-5). When Gale used to express himself about the Capitol Katniss did not really agree or interact in the conversations because she did not think that there was anything she could do to make a difference. When Rue dies, she finally realizes that now is her chance to have an impact. With all of Panem watching she decides that now is her time to avenge all of the fallen tributes and especially Rue. This is when her rebellion starts.
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