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Book Summary: The Hunger Games, By Suzanne Collins

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“The Hunger Games”, by Suzanne Collins, is about twelve, previously thirteen, districts, that are under constant observation, and suppression from the Capital. The Capital controls everything, and everyone in the districts since the rebellion. Annually they host a game to keep everyone under control. The Tracker Jackers are venomous, genetically modified hornets that were created by the Capital in order to fight against the rebellion. They symbolize fear, control, and suppression. The Silent Salute is a hand gesture in which districts hold up the three inner fingers of their hand. This symbolizes respect, gratitude, and is considered to be silently rebelling against the Capital. The outfits that Katniss is seen to wear throughout the novel

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