Social Class and Class Struggle in The Hunger Games (2012) Movie

Fahmi Haidar Al kahfi, Mahi Mamat Hkikmat, Yoga Sudarisman

Abstract


This study analyses the portrayal of Social Class and Class Struggle in The Hunger Games (2012) through a Marxist lens. In The Hunger Games, Panem is depicted as having a dual-class social structure. The Capitol is the representative of the bourgeoisie, while District 12 is the representative of the proletariat. The Capitol, as the proprietor of the mode of production, possesses both wealth and power. The objective is to empower them to pursue their desired course of action. In action District 12, the lower classes are characterized by a state of profound destitution. These individuals are constrained in their ability to engage in meaningful work, and as a result, they are compelled to rely on the bourgeoisie for their subsistence. The use of this method qualitative descriptive method to analyze Social Class and Class Struggle in The Hunger Games (2012). This approach allows for detailed examination of visual elements, dialogue, character relationships, and narrative structure.

Keywords


The Hunger Games; Class Social; Class struggle

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31764/leltj.v13i1.31286

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