Romance, Girlhood, and Society in The Hunger Games (by Francesca B. and Christine F.)

Suzanne Collins’ novel The Hunger Games heavily focuses on the budding relationship between its protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, and her fellow District 12 tribute, Peeta Mellark. Both characters must embellish their onscreen romance to appeal to the people of the Capitol, who crave a love story. However, it is still treated as a legitimate romance in …