Divergent vs Hunger Games - Media Journal #5
“Divergent” by Veronica Roth and “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins both share a core of being popular, dystopian novels. Appearing in the “Young Adult” or “Teen” sections of most bookstores or libraries, it is indeed of the teenage demographic that these novels draw readers. Similarly, both books contain and emphasize particular concepts although they exhibit varying symbolism and society portrayals. Written in completely two different styles with two absolutely different worlds and narratives, both stories hold a context within media today and play a role in how society is viewed. “Divergent” and “Hunger Games” are both dystopias with tragic, crumbled society’s affecting the youth of the world in which they live with it’s drastic consequences. Portraying similar themes and concepts such as youth rebellion where they try to salvage crippled society. Containing strong female roles with Katniss and Tris, short of Beatrice, both are drawn to be independent and still manage to display...
