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What is the time period for The Hunger Games?
What does Panem refer to in The Hunger Games?
a new country made up of the Capitol and 13 (now 12) districts
Where does Katniss live?
District 12
What is the Hob in The Hunger Games?
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What is the Seam?
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What is the Capitol in The Hunger Games?
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Study Notes
Setting of The Hunger Games
- Time Period: Set in a distant future, hundreds of years ahead of the present day.
- Geographic Location: The story takes place in what was once known as North America.
Panem
- Panem is a new nation consisting of the Capitol and 12 districts (originally 13).
- The structure of Panem reflects a societal hierarchy, with the Capitol at the top.
District 12
- Katniss Everdeen's home, located in the Appalachian Mountains.
- Known primarily as a coal mining district, contributing significantly to the economy of Panem.
The Hob
- An abandoned coal warehouse located in a poorer section of District 12.
- Functions as a marketplace for illegal trade, mainly involving hunted animals and other goods or services.
The Seam
- The impoverished area where Katniss resides, characterized by lower socioeconomic status.
- Contrasts with regions inhabited by the merchant class, Capitol employees (Peacekeepers), and victors (Victor Village).
The Capitol
- Situated in the Rocky Mountains, it represents the upper class of Panem society.
- Capitol citizens enjoy freedom and luxury, while all districts are obligated to produce resources for their needs.
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