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==Political Themes==
==Political Themes==
In an interview with Collins, it was noted that the books tackle issues like severe [[poverty]], [[starvation]], oppression, and the effects of war among others".<ref>http://en.scientificcommons.org/48135746</ref> Suzanne Collins compared the story to modern society, with western nations as the Capitol, whose nation building schemes blow up in the faces of the "districts" (other nations), who must support the capitol with cheap labour, resources, etc.<ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2011/10/21/what-if-anything-does-the-hunger-games-series-teach-us-about-strategy/</ref>
In an interview with Collins, it was noted that the books tackle issues like severe [[poverty]], [[starvation]], oppression, and the effects of war among others".<ref>http://en.scientificcommons.org/48135746</ref> Suzanne Collins compared the story to modern society, with western nations as the Capitol, whose nation building schemes blow up in the faces of the "districts" (other nations), who must support the capitol with cheap labour, resources, etc.<ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2011/10/21/what-if-anything-does-the-hunger-games-series-teach-us-about-strategy/</ref>
Many viewers and readers come away feeling the the Capitol is Washington D.C. of today (powerful elites living in the bubble of extravagant wealth) and the districts (states) are "fly-over country", where the people have zero rights and their concerns are worthless and mocked. The irony isn't lost on the labelled 'Peacekeepers', which happen to be over-militarized storm troopers that beat and kill the district's citizens. A common theme is misery nationwide and a desire by all people for a new rebellion against the current ruler. This view leads to the next in the series of books and movies, Catching Fire and Mocking Jay.
==Critics==
==Critics==