Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games and the society of the spectacle
Abstract: The theory of spectacle is introduced by Guy Debord in his famous book The Society of Spectacle. Debord presents the society of Spectacle as a mere representation of seemingly real images which is used by the capital for its own good....
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Abstract: The theory of spectacle is introduced by Guy Debord in his famous book The Society of Spectacle. Debord presents the society of Spectacle as a mere representation of seemingly real images which is used by the capital for its own good. Spectacle consists of images such as games, entertainments or television shows which are political tools in the hands of the Capitol to stabilize its power. In fact, by applying these images through different exciting entertainments and shows, the Capitol disperses people more and destroys their unity so that people cannot be united to rebel against the Capitol’s power. This paper tries to apply the theory of spectacle to Suzanne Collin's Hunger Games and as the title of the novel is very telling of itself, it revolves around the annual event of Hunger Games connoting the starvation of the poor people in the twelve districts and the Capitol. The setting of this novel is Panem which is shown as a dystopia because of its misusing of the modern technolog
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Wirtschaftsethik lehren mit Schillers moralischem Theater
Abstract: "The paper departs from a presentation of a largely unknown play by German Friedrich Schiller. After a brief presentation of the play we suggest a catalogue of teaching objectives and provide some empirical references for expectable...
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Abstract: "The paper departs from a presentation of a largely unknown play by German Friedrich Schiller. After a brief presentation of the play we suggest a catalogue of teaching objectives and provide some empirical references for expectable business student mindsets. In addition to offering a play summary which could be used as a seminar discussion briefing, our most important concern is how an appropriate debriefing could further individual reflection and productive group dialogue" (author's abstract)
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