Both Are Committed To The Survival Of Their Family Members.
Katniss struggles to break certain laws in order to put food on the table because most people need her services. Both women do a lot to make sure their family members are continuously and fully provided.
Both Are Fierce Women.
The instinct of Katniss and Lida is to kill. After Rue’s murder, Katniss killed people and was also more than determined to kill even more. She has strong emotions as her temper is always translated as impulsive actions. When both decided to love close people, they vowed to do so until death threw them apart. It is evident that Katniss installs qualms of hope and love to Peeta that he actually admires as she reminds him of his mother. Katniss, “The idea of losing Peeta hit me, and I realized how much I don’t want him to die” (Suzanne 297)
Both Are Firewomen.
Lida’s fire is a strong and destructive kind of fire that usually destroys the thing that comes her way.
How Their Stories Are Meaningful To Young Readers?
As a young reader, the stories have taught me important lessons about life, love and bravery, especially as brought out by the two heroines, Katniss Everdeen and Lida.
Be Yourself
According to Katniss and Lida, survival is not determined by skill and wit alone but also by lifesaving gifts in the greatest need. Therefore, I should not try hard to make other people like me. This is because being herself makes Katniss and Lida win supporters and sponsors. “why don’t you be yourself?” (Suzanne 121).
Family Is Everything
Young readers should have learned important aspects from Katrina and Lida’s lives. Their purpose in life is caring for their family, as their inner strength comes from their need and desire to protect their sisters during their dangerous ordeals.
Perseverance Counts
Young readers should be aware that they should never give up, no matter the presence of impossible odds and several crushing setbacks in life. As a reader, I should strive to succeed and never feel sorry for myself if I fail at a certain point in life.
Focus And Hard Work Helps
Young readers should be willing to try and be able to overcome the odds against them in order for them to succeed, Katniss and Lida does not let their mind to be distracted by useless thought which can’t change the situation.
How Do They Maintain Their Humanity? How Do They Do More Than That And Fight Back In The Small Ways?
Katniss is seen as a kind person from the start of the story. When Katniss finds love with Peeta, her focus often drifts behind to save him. He encourages her to talk and share her feelings helping her to maintain her Humanity. Katniss waling consciousness,” There’s no way to take revenge on the Capitol. Is there?” (Suzanne 236-237). Lida’s desire and concern to fulfill her sister’s promises makes her determined to find her. Lida and her friends conspire to block Nazis’ efforts, and this leaves her emotionally traumatized. Their desire to save and reunite with their family is what keeps them fighting in the smallest ways available to them.
Lessons
Be kind to your enemies.
Katniss’s kindness to Rue earned her respect, sparking a movement in the district to stop evils in the Capitol. Therefore, a simple gesture of kindness has the power to instill change when one person does not give up in a war.
We should not be hesitant to accept help.
In the face of certain problems, a person should accept help in order to succeed and overcome the challenge. Lidasays, “You’re right. Zenia. But I am still looking forward to working with you” (Skrypuch 96).
What Courage Might Readers Take From These Books?
Readers should be aware that true strength comes from within. The love for Peeta and their family makes Katniss stronger and brave. This a quality that I should borrow in order to counter day to day life challenges.
What Makes These Characters Unique?
The idea of gender dynamics in these stories about these two characters makes them outstanding and unique. It’s refreshing to see how these girls’ kindness and care for their families make them fight in a fierce manner.
Work Cited
Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games Complete Trilogy. Scholastic UK, 2013.
Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk. Making Bombs for Hitler. Scholastic Canada, 2012.
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