Burger separated society by utilizing factions as a means of control for the governance, to prevent war. Similarly, within 'Divergent' the effect of a dystopian regime on individuality is symbolized through the factions and inanimate objects. The yearly games symbolize the oppression and control the government has over society it serves as a reminder for the rich and poor that the government will not be defied and will be kept in power. Whereas, the rich live in the capitol and are accompanied by lavish feasts and elaborately prepared dishes. Essential foods such as bread are a luxury to the residents of the districts. The setting of the districts is colourless and distasteful, as residents must search for their own food and depend on the wilderness for survival. The disparity is notable between the rich and poor through the setting of the districts in which the poor live amongst compared to the rich, who live in the capitol. The lone victor, bathed in riches, would serve as a reminder of our generosity and our forgiveness “. “It was decreed each year the various districts of Panem would offer up, in tribute, one young man and women, to fight to the death in a pageant of honour, courage and sacrifice.
The government believes that punishing the people of Panem will serve as a reminder that rebellion against the government is wrong, thus will be punished severely. The oppressive regime is demonstrated through the inequality in which the children of the poor from the districts are challenged to their deaths in yearly games for the entertainment and political benefit of the rich. Ross uses the 12 segregated districts to symbolize the oppression the system maintains over society. Both directors suggest that individuality provides the power to overcome and fight oppression within an oppressed state.ĭirectors Ross and Burger use symbolism and setting to show how the tyranny of the dystopian regime can impact individuality. The harsh reality of the dystopian society is conveyed through characterization, symbolism and cinematic techniques to explore the injustice of classism and immerse the audience in the widespread condemnation within society. Ross and Burger’s sci-fi thrillers both convey the lives of their protagonists’, who experience similar struggles to surpass the dystopian regime to achieve individuality.
The 2012 film “The Hunger Games’ by Gary Ross and the 2014 film “Divergent” by Neil Burger use a range of similar and different techniques to explore the themes of oppression, empowerment and rebellion and its impact on individuality.
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