Andayon, Patricia Carmela V.
2011-02035
Catching
fire: Reaction Paper
Will
the Odds Be Ever in Our Favor?
Science
fiction is defined as “fiction
dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or
individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component”
(Merriam –Webster Incorporated, 2013). Based on the definition, catching fire
has an element of science fiction because the advance technology that is
featured in the movie is not available today. The Hunger Games resulted because
of greed and lust for power of the leader of the Capitol. The movie, Catching
fire is basically about powerful versus the powerless and this theme has been
present in the movies, books etc. ever since.
Human history is filled with struggles of power
and until now, it is still our story and it sure looks like it would also be in
the future. As aforementioned, the movie is basically about the powerful versus
the powerless. The main reason why the hunger games started is because of the
leader of the Capitol, President Snow, wants to show to the districts that he is
the most powerful and the districts should not disobey him because there would
be grave consequences if they did. Katniss symbolizes hope for the people that
the tyrannical reign of President Snow can be stopped and in the movie Catching
Fire, Katniss refused to take up the gauntlet at first, but after seeing her
love ones hurt, she realizes that the people need her to rise up against
President Snow.
In the Philippine society, during the EDSA
revolution, Corazon Aquino became the symbol of hope for the Filipino people
against the tyranny of President Marcos. At first, Corazon Aquino did not want
to be involved in the chaotic world of the government but after seeing the pleas
of the people to help them put an end to their suffering under Marcos she did
took the post as the symbol of hope.
Science and technology are two powerful things
and it could be either used for good or for destruction. The Capitol used technology
to oppress the districts and this is not how science and technology should be
used. It is supposed to enhance and improve the quality of life of the people
and not destroy it.
References:
Merriam-Webster
Incorporated. (2013). Science Fiction.
Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fiction
Accessed on 1 December 2013
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