As i continue to read The Outsiders i have noticed similarities in The Hunger Games which i have also started this week. Since i have seen The Hunger Games movie i already know alot about the concept,m themes, and most of the plot hat is going on, but i wanted to read the whole trilogy. Although these books may seem very far from similar, as i started contrasting the two i noticed huge relations.
Both of these books involve the violence combined with growing up theme. As Prim is picked to go fight to the death at the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteered as tribute to protect her sister. This is a sign of growing up and realizing whats important in life. For The Outsiders, the gang life of the Ghetto didn't seem like Ponyboys type of life when he stabbed a Soc in self defense. As i read both books I also notice that both of the Authors are Girls, when both of these subjects seem very manly, gruesome, and and action packed, for from the usual chick-lit genre.
I really liked this post, Tad. Your comparisons are very thoughtful and accuarate, and I really love both of those books!
ReplyDeleteGood work with comparisons here, Tad. Do make sure you are capitalizing "I" each time you use it.
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ReplyDeleteI have read the Outsiders and thought it was really good, but I have not read the Hunger Games or seen the movie so I can't compare the two.
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