21AntonMagazine

February 9, 2012

B O O K W E e K LY THE CONSEQUENCE

WINNING MURDER FAME

LOSING

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FEATURING AN ALL EXCLUSIVE KATNISS EVERDEEN interview

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“Winning means fame and fortune, losing means certain death, the Hunger Games have begun”

“Happy Hunger Games, may the odds be in your favour” - Effie Trinket

PROLOGUE

Every year from District one to District twelve, twenty-four children are chosen for the Hunger Games. Now you’re probably wondering, what the heck are the Hunger Games, well I don’t blame you. The Hunger Games had begun because of one horrible uprising. This revolt consisted of all thirteen districts attacking the Capitol (city in power). To show that the Capitol held greater power than all Districts they had obliterated District thirteen and all other Districts were summoned to the Hunger Games. District thirteen no longer existed and all other district were left for the Games. Now every year all twelve districts have two children chosen, one male and one female, to fight in the Hunger Games. When both are chosen they are transported to the Capitol. While in the Capitol the contestants fight to the death and the worst part is, all of this is televised for public entertainment. Only one child will come out victorious and the other twenty-three fall victim to death. This is the Hunger Games.

“Only I keep wishing I could think of a way to…to show the Capitol they don’t own me. That I’m more than just a piece in their Games” - Peeta Mellark “Ladies and gentle, let the 74th Hunger Games begin” - Claudius Templesmith All rights reserved by Jonathan C. Aguirre

CONTENTS Pages 4 - 5 All Exlusive Katniss Everdeen Interview Pages 6 - 7 The Message Of Music

Pages 8 - 9 Where I’m From Pages 10 - 11 Society’s New Harry Potter

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atniss Everdeen Interview

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atniss Everdeen grew up in a small suburb located in what used to be known as America. Since her family is quite poor, Katniss conveys herself as a hunter and gatherer to supply her family with the provisions they need to survive. Recently, Katniss has discovered that she has a large pill to swallow, one that will affect her for the rest of her life, the Hunger Games. In the Hunger Games, winning means fame and fortune but losing means certain death. We will soon sit with Katniss to address her thoughts on the Games, her friends, her foe, and family.

Q: Just last week you and Peeta were chosen to battle in the Hunger Games. You have mentioned that Peeta has been supporting and helping you out. You have stated that these actions were done on purpose. Why do you believe that Peeta is purposely persuading you onto his side?

A: I think that Peeta is persuading me onto his side because of his attitude towards me. He is constantly agreeing with me, helping me out. What’s up with that? Why would my opponent try to help me?

Q: Have you ever considered that Peeta enjoys your presence? Maybe he just wants to be friends?

A: Again, why would my opponent want to be friends? After all, we’re soon going be in an arena where we’ll be fighting to the death.

Q: Thank you, now moving forward. What is your relationship with your sister Prim back in District 12?

A: Prim is wonderful, I don’t know what I would do without her. She helps my mother back in District 12 and also helps us financially by selling her goat cheese. She is a pleasure to have as my sister.

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Hopefully after the Hunger Games I will see her again.

Q: In addition, when you volunteered to replace your sister Prim for the Hunger Games your emotions were quite neutral compared to the other chosen contestants, was this done on purpose? If so, how did you stay so cool in a difficult situation such as this?

A: Well I guess this was done on purpose, what else was I supposed to do, cry. If I had cried, which I wanted to, I would have looked weak in the eyes of the, what’s the word, paparazzi. Even though my emotions were held back I did of course want to cry, I think I might have even let a tear out when I volunteered.

Q: Thank you. Also, you have recalled that Peeta and yourself had a few strange encounters before the Games. Do you believe that these previous encounters with Peeta will affect your performance against him during the Hunger Games?

A: Uh, I’m actually not sure. Right now I don’t think so but I might sporadically get some sort of feelings for him. I don’t know, maybe.

Q: And lastly, do you believe that you will win the Hunger Games?

A: That’s a pretty difficult question to answer; after all I haven’t even seen my opponents yet. Because of this reason I can’t say, I’m just not sure.

Q: Well I guess our time is up. Thank you for the conversation. I hope that you do well in the Hunger Games.

A: Thank you, I hope the same.

When reading several lyrics such as, “I’d do anything, I’d lie for you,” and “ If you could see inside my heart then you’d understand I’d never mean to hurt you,” you may note that the theme or message of the song I’d Die For You may seem quite cliché. However, when one examines the imagery conveyed throughout these lyrics and begins to “read between the lines” they may realize that there is much more to this song than a simple cliché. The deep underlying message of this song is that: even without your own recognition or knowledge, when difficulty strikes you won’t be the only one looking out for yourself.

To all readers, I have chosen the song I’d Die For You for this magazine because it immensely relates to one of the central themes in The Hunger Games. When reading The Hunger Games you may notice that Peeta, a contestant in the games holds great feeling for Katniss, the girl contestant from his same district.

Throughout the games, both meet and work together to survive. Either of them would do anything for each other. At a certain point in The Hunger Games Peeta rescues Katniss’s life.

This greatly relates to the underlying message or theme represented throughout the lyrics of I’d Die For You because Peeta was looking out for Katniss. For instance, in the fourth stanza or chorus of this song it states that the author would die for his certain someone. This is quite similar to Peeta’s actions when rescuing Katniss from a “life or death” situation.

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I’d Die

For You

If you could see inside my heart Then you would understand I’d never mean to hurt you Baby I’m not that kind of man I might not say I’m sorry Yeah, I might talk tough sometimes And I might forget the little things Or keep you hanging on the line In a world that don’t know Romeo and Juliet Boy meets girl and promises we can’t forget We are cast from Eden’s gate with no regrets Into the fire we cry I’d die for you I’d cry for you I’d do anything I’d lie for you You know it’s true Baby I’d die for you I’d die for you I’d cry for you If it came right down to me and you You know it’s true, Baby I’d die for you I might not be a savior And I’ll never be a king I might not send you roses Or buy you diamond rings Bon Jovi, Jon/Child, Desmond/Sambora, Richard S. “Never SayGoodbye.” In Slippery When Wet. By Bon Jovi. Universal Music. Mercury Records 1986,

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WHERE I’M FROM

I am from winding coalmines, driving through Earths gloomy, endless crust.

From the boundary fence to the endless labyrinth of dark forest.

I am from the dingy building known as the Butchers shop, the stench of fresh carcass floating through the air.

I am from the humming of mocking jay voices, beautiful, pitch perfect.

I’m from stale bread and goat cheese. From protecting Prim when death was present.

I am from the fearful acceptance of trading destinies within my family Shaken, surprised From concealed horror and sadness.

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A choice that forced me into the face of danger. I am from Gale and Greasy Maes soup diner, from snared rabbits to murky stream water.

I am from clothes past down century to century.

From my father’s bow which I keep dear to myself Within myself are lost memories,Tossed carelessly into deep, dark crevices.

A mound of stories and thoughts, in existence before my prolonged odyssey, from rags to riches.

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OCIETY’S NEW HARRY POTTER

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verall, Suzanne Collins “The Hunger Games” has sold over four million copies since its release date on Sept. 24, 2008 and has been awarded the title of New York Times Bestseller for approximately 74 consecutive weeks. The Hunger Games, also known as society’s new Harry Potter should very well be represented throughout the grade eight Language Arts curriculum.

Youth in between the ages of 12 to14 don’t know what they’re missing. However, you must proceed with caution when reading this captivating and dramatic novel. With vivid imagery this authentic story is unlike any other. When you begin reading, you’ll never stop…LITERALLY!

ber one reason behind this encouragement. Stephanie Meyer Author of the Twilight Saga once stated, “I was so obsessed with this book I had to take it with me out to dinner and hide it under the edge of the table so I wouldn’t have to stop reading…

The Hunger Games is amazing.” Because of this reason I believe that The Hunger Games is a novel that needs and deserves to be read. Trust me, you have no idea how much you’re missing.

Who would have thought of The Hunger Games if not Suzanne Collins? Well, now that I think of it I don’t believe that anyone would have thought of this interesting storyboard.

The reason behind this assumption is because The Hunger Games is such and authentic and original novel. According to Avery, a grade eight student at the Calgary Science School, “The Hunger games trilogy is unpredictable and original.” Not

When the majority of youth today visit a library you often hear

only is this originality conveyed through a captivating plot and

that they are looking for an action-filled novel full of twists

romance but because of the Hunger Games itself. Now, as I

and turns. Personally, I find this to be a very daunting task

go on you may begin to think, what the heck are the Hunger

being the picky reader that I am. But as Suzanne Collins The

Games. Well, I thought the same when I had first began read-

Hunger Games hit the charts this daunting task became a sim-

ing the novel. The Hunger Games is an event where children

ple walk in the park because of its captivating and dramatic

fight to the death for a grand prize of food, a beautiful home,

storyboard. USA Today once stated, “A plot-driven blend of

and guaranteed safety for life. Because of this one single con-

suspense, science fiction, and romance.” Not only will you be

cept readers are constantly begging for more. Sure there are

interested while exploring the wonderful adventure known as

many original and interesting novels to be read but none in

The Hunger Games but the many dramatic scenes that take

comparison with the unique qualities of The Hunger Games.

part will also astonish you. Alternating from a controversial romance to a staggering climax full of twists, not only do I

Captivating, dramatic, authentic, and a non-stop reading expe-

recommend this novel, I greatly encourage this breathtak-

rience are all qualities wanted when reading a novel. The Hun-

ing read due to its captivating and dramatic line of events.

ger Games is a novel that expresses all of these qualities and for this reason I believe that The Hunger Games should very well

As I may have stated earlier, this novel not only contains a cap-

be represented through the grade eight Language Arts curric-

tivating climax but is one that must be read with great caution.

ulum. Please take my word for it, you wont be disappointed.

Not due to coarse language or content that may be disturbing to some viewers, but because of its ability to cause non-stop reading. Although it may sound as if I am trying to warn you not to read this book I would greatly encourage many to enjoy this novel. The fact that it contains addicting qualities being a num-

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BRILLIANCE Is POWER