Pick one of the epigraphs at the beginning of the novel, and write an essay about how the quotation influences the reader’s understanding of one of the characters or events.

The social contract is generally defined as the cooperation of members within a society for a common good. How is this concept subverted by the Capitol?

Throughout the book, Dr. Gaul urges Coriolanus to consider what the fundamental purpose of the Hunger Games is. He answers the question in several ways. What purpose does the reader think the Games serve?