FAQ About The Hunger Games

The Capitol:

• The Capitol is the affluent and powerful center of government and culture. Its citizens enjoy extravagant lifestyles, technological advancements, and excesses of luxury. The Capitol exercises control over the entire nation of Panem, and its residents are largely detached from the struggles faced by the districts.

Districts:

• Panem is divided into twelve districts, each with its own specific industry or resource that contributes to the Capitol's prosperity. The districts are labeled numerically, from District 1 to District 12, with District 13 believed to be destroyed. The lower-numbered districts tend to be more prosperous, while the higher-numbered ones are often impoverished.

District Citizens:

• The citizens of the districts form the labor force that produces goods and resources for the Capitol. They experience varying degrees of poverty, with some districts being more privileged than others. The citizens face strict regulations and are subject to the Capitol's authority, enforced by Peacekeepers.

Victors:

• Victors are individuals who have won the Hunger Games in previous years. They are often celebrated in their home districts but are also used as tools of the Capitol's propaganda. Victors may experience a brief period of elevated status, but many grapple with the trauma of their participation in the Games.

Avoxes:

• Avoxes are individuals who have been punished for rebellion or disobedience against the Capitol. They have undergone a brutal procedure, which involves the removal of their tongues, rendering them mute. Avoxes are often used as servants and reminders of the Capitol's authority.