Elements of a Revolution

Elements of a Revolution

Follow along and lets see what elements of a revolution we can find in the Hunger Games movies

• Dissident Elites - people with wealth and power (elite) willing to oppose the current leader

• Mass Frustration - something that gets a lot of people upset (longterm situation)

• Shared Motivation - dream or focus of people

• State Crisis - serious "spark" situation that could have been prevented

​Elements of a Revolution

​District 12 clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPwZQXhNRlY

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Describe how these people live.

​District 12 clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_zn64bRf6Q

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What are some of the issues people in District 12 are facing based on this clip?

​Capitol Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEv4EHQIJpA

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What is life like in the Capitol compared to District 12?

Poll

Based on what you've seen, which element of a revolution does it fit with?

• Dissident Elites (powerful people willing to rebel)

• Mass Frustration (something that gets a lot of people upset)

• Shared Motivation (common goal, cause, dream)

• State Crisis (serious situation that could have been avoided)

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Mass Frustration

People live in poverty while Capital has too much food
Police are abusive

Mass Frustration is the better category because it is a chronic, long-term situation

​Hunger Games - Rue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zL5AQqdl4

​Hunger Games - Rue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zL5AQqdl4

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What emotions did you see on the people in this clip?

Poll

Based on what you've seen, which element of a revolution does it fit with?

• Dissident Elites (powerful people willing to rebel)

• Mass Frustration (something that gets a lot of people upset)

• Shared Motivation (common goal, cause, dream)

• State Crisis (serious situation that could have been avoided)

Write this down!

State Crisis

Brutal games
Children are forced to fight and die
"Enemies" have more compassion than the Capitol, leads to riots

State Crisis is the better category because this is a crisis that could have been prevented

​Katniss's Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTIVWEeMmzw

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Describe her speech in 2 words

Poll

Based on what you've seen, which element of a revolution does it fit with?

• Dissident Elites (powerful people willing to rebel)

• Mass Frustration (something that gets a lot of people upset)

• Shared Motivation (common goal, cause, dream)

• State Crisis (serious situation that could have been avoided)

Write this down!

Shared Motivation

Capitol will never treat us fairly
Fight back together
There is hope for a new future

​The Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPbkeLf4zU0

Write this down!

Dissident Elites

Gamemakers and tributes have a plan to take on the Capitol with Katniss as the symbol / face of the Revolution

Open Ended

What do these clips have in common with what you know about revolutions so far? Can you think of leaders, frustrations, goals, or crisis moments?