A Contemporary Heroine�s Quest Inspired By a Mythological Quest - The Hunger Games

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“The Hunger Games,” 2008. By Suzanne Collins A Contemporary heroin’s quest inspired by a mythological quest
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Katniss Everdeen Plight  Katniss became a female hero in a society where only men are associated with heroism.  Katniss represents the plight of female heroism in the society.  Katniss role’s was to be the provider of her family after the death of her father in a coal - mining explosion.  Katniss plays the conventional male role of protector for her family and the injured Peeta during the Hunger Games.
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How the heroine fits Hero Archetype ➢ Katniss volunteers to fight the issue facing the Hunger Games even and was ready to die. ➢ Katniss principal aim was to become female hero (Heroine). ➢ Her survival in the Hunger Games prove to be the key factor of her becoming female hero ➢ Theseus is involved in heroic conquering of Minotaur in Daedalus’s labyrinth. Theseus heroically slays Minotaur despite being drawn by lot to be among the youths to be sacrificed by the Minotaur (Collins, 2009).
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How the heroin fits the hero Archetype  Katniss Everdeen is depicted as a female protagonist just like Atalanta in Greek mythology.  Both Katniss and Atalanta are neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine.  Katniss is skilled in handling bows and arrows and engages in hunting just like Atalanta. Both challenge men in strength and courage.  Both act as tomboys rejecting feelings of tenderness, being emotive and ornamenting their appearance.

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