How to Analyze the Works of Suzanne Collins

by Sheila Griffin Llanas

Overview

This title explores the creative works of famous author Suzanne Collins. Works analyzed include The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Collins. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617834561
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Series:	Essential Critiques Set 3
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1040L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Critiques 6

Chapter 2 A Closer Look at Suzanne Collins 12

Chapter 3 An Overview of The Hunger Games 24

Chapter 4 How to Apply Archetypal Criticism to The Hunger Games 36

Chapter 5 An Overview of Catching Fire 48

Chapter 6 How to Apply Gender Criticism to Catching Fire 58

Chapter 7 An Overview of Mockingjay 72

Chapter 8 How to Apply Biographical Criticism to Mockingjay 82

You Critique it 96

Timeline 98

Glossary 100

Bibliography of Works and Criticism 102

Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112