The Hunger Games

In two pages, provide a detailed criticism ofthe film The Hunger Games using the

theory of rhetoric examined in Essay 1.

Goal: The goal ofthis essay is to become a cultural critic by using a rhetorical theory as a

method for media criticism. The challenge ofthis assignment is to learn howto critically analyze yourworld through the critical
examination ofa media text using the fundamentals of rhetorical theory. In otherwords, how does the theory examined in Essay 1 offer
insight to and a way of arguing about the meaning ofThe Hunger Games. You must construct an argument about the film through a textual
analysis ofthe film and then use examples from the film and yourtheory to support your argument.

Content: Considerthe Following

Questions:

1. What aspect ofthe film will you analyze? What is yourtext? (Texts can be: a character, a location, a specific scene, a
plot-line, or even the media reception to the film) Describe yourtopic in detail and provide a summary of yourtext.

2. What does a deeper

reading of yourtext expose about the content ofthe film and of our culture in general? What does the film teach us?

a. Think about the

focus on your rhetorical theory and the issues presented in the film – i.e. class, gender, race, power, sexuality, etc.

b. How does

rhetorical theory/criticism help unearth the deeper meanings within the text?

3. How are Ethos, Pathos, and Logos used within the film to

construct an argument?

Paper Requirements:

Essay Must Cite the Following Sources:

o One item from the required reading list related to

yourtheory of choice.

o One element and citation of Neo-Aristotelian Criticism

o One outside source that either: further explains the

film, contextualizes the film, or criticizes the film -this can be from the popular press

Writing:

o Papers must be 2 double spaced

pages, Times New Roman font, 1-inch Margins

o Proper in text citation (APA/MLA) required

o Works Cited/References must be included

o Edit,

edit and then edit again! Check fortypos, misspellings, and general errors

GENERAL ESSAY WRITING EXPECTATIONS

There are various

ways to compose and organize an essay. The following guide is a basic outline that works well for most students. Do not feel compelled to
mimic the order, however, be sure to include all the elements cited below.

First Paragraph – Introduction

Provide a creative

introduction to the theory/text/idea that will be examined/analyzed/presented. Introduce ideas in a way that will capture the reader’s
attention. Get to the heart ofthe topic being discussed, starting in general terms and then being more specific.

Define the theory.

Describe the text. State the topic.

State a thesis -what is the argument the essay will support?

Offer succinct preview ofwhat

will come -what are the ideas that will support the argument?

Paragraphs 2-4 – Body

Answerthe questions specific to each essay

assignment in a logical, cohesive, and insightful order.

Be sure that each paragraph has a topic sentence within it and that each

paragraph flows smoothly into the following paragraph

Paragraph 5 – Conclusion

Briefly summarize the main points of your

essay/analysis

Offer an insightful end to your argument. What is the “So What?” in your essay – in otherwords, why does your
argument matter?

Push your reader offthe page. Encourage your readerto ask: Where do I go from here? What else can I learn? CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS ESSAY!!!!