Mariia Karacheva, Martina Juričková

Lucy Gray Baird and Katniss Everdeen : representation of women in Hunger Games

Introduction

Lucy gray baird and katniss everdeen : representation of women in hunger games. Explore women's representation in the Hunger Games universe through a comparative feminist analysis of Katniss Everdeen and Lucy Gray Baird, focusing on their impact and identities.

Abstract

This article explores the representation of women in the novels of Suzanne Collins, 'The Hunger Games' trilogy (2008-2010) and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020) via a comparative analysis of the two main heroines, Katniss Everdeen and Lucy Gray Baird. Due to the success and the cultural impact of the Hunger Games dystopian universe, it is important to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the heroines who came to represent the current cultural trend for strong female main characters in Young Adult novels. This work utilizes feminist literary frameworks and analyses previously done in studies of 'The Hunger Games' universe to highlight the underlying feminist messaging of the books, as well as aims to demonstrate the parallels and differences between the heroines. Specific focus is on their gender presentation, constructed personalities, feelings of identity, performing roles and the effect their respective backgrounds have on the narrative.

Review

This article proposes a timely and relevant comparative analysis of female representation within Suzanne Collins's *The Hunger Games* universe, focusing on its two central heroines, Katniss Everdeen and Lucy Gray Baird. Given the enduring cultural impact and academic interest in these dystopian novels and their strong female protagonists, a comprehensive study like this is highly warranted. The abstract clearly articulates the article's purpose: to explore how these characters embody and challenge current trends in Young Adult literature concerning female agency and strength. By employing feminist literary frameworks and building upon existing scholarship, the study promises to deliver a nuanced understanding of the underlying feminist messaging inherent in these popular works. The article's methodology appears robust, promising a detailed comparative analysis across several crucial dimensions. The specific focus on "gender presentation, constructed personalities, feelings of identity, performing roles, and the effect their respective backgrounds have on the narrative" offers a comprehensive lens through which to examine Katniss and Lucy Gray. This multi-faceted approach is particularly valuable, as it allows for an exploration of how societal structures and individual experiences shape female identity and agency within the narrative. The comparison between Katniss, the reluctant rebel icon, and Lucy Gray, the enigmatic performer from a different era within Panem's history, holds significant potential to reveal both parallels in female struggle and differences in how women navigate power and oppression. Overall, this article presents a compelling and well-defined research agenda. It addresses a significant gap in the combined analysis of both *The Hunger Games* trilogy and *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* through a critical feminist perspective. The anticipated insights into the evolution and consistency of female representation across Collins's works will undoubtedly contribute meaningfully to discussions in feminist literary criticism, YA studies, and the broader understanding of dystopian narratives. The strong theoretical foundation and clear analytical scope suggest that this will be a valuable addition to the scholarly conversation surrounding the cultural significance of *The Hunger Games* universe.

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