Performance Task #4: Writing a Critique Paper on The Hunger Games Using a Literary Approach
Objective: The goal of this activity is to analyze the film The Hunger Games (2012) through one of the
following literary approaches: Reader-Response, Moralist, Feminist, Marxist, or Formalist. You will
demonstrate your understanding of these critical lenses and apply them to the film’s content, themes, and
characters.
Instructions:
1. Select a Literary Approach:
Choose one of the following critical approaches to frame your analysis:
o Reader-Response: Focus on how the film engages with the audience, how it might evoke
emotional responses, or how viewers interpret it in different ways.
o Feminist: Examine the representation of gender, especially the role of women. Discuss
how female characters are portrayed and what the film says about feminism and gender
dynamics.
o Marxist: Analyze the film through the lens of class struggle, power, and economic
disparity. Discuss the portrayal of different social classes, the portrayal of wealth and
poverty, and the dynamics of control and rebellion.
o Formalist: Analyze the film’s use of filmic techniques, such as cinematography, editing,
sound, and structure. Focus on the formal elements of the film and how they contribute to
its meaning.
2. Write Your Critique Paper:
o Introduction (1 paragraph):
- Provide a brief overview of The Hunger Games film, including the basic plot, main
characters, and context. State your chosen critical approach and outline the main argument
of your critique. Why did you choose this particular approach? What key aspects of the
film will you explore?
o Body (2-3 paragraphs):
- In the body of your paper, provide a detailed analysis using your chosen literary approach.
Be sure to:
▪ Make specific references to scenes, characters, and themes in the film.
▪ Use relevant examples and quotations (if applicable) from the film to support your
analysis.
▪ Discuss the impact of the film on its audience, its social commentary, or its use of
film techniques (depending on the approach you have chosen).
o Conclusion (1 paragraph):
- Summarize your key points. Reflect on the effectiveness of the film in conveying its
themes through the lens of the approach you have applied. Consider how your perspective
deepens the understanding of the film.
3. Format and Submission:
o Length: 2-3 pages
o Paper size: A4
o Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
o Spacing: Single-spaced
o Printed
o Date of Submission: February 02, 2025
Critique Paper Rubric: The Hunger Games
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Needs Improvement (1) Score
Introduction Clear, concise, and Clear Introduction is Introduction is unclear or
engaging introduction introduction with present but lacks missing. Thesis is not
that provides context a defined thesis, focus or clarity in well defined.
and a well-defined but could be presenting the thesis.
thesis. more engaging or
specific.
Application of Excellent and insightful Good application The approach is The chosen approach is
Chosen application of the of the chosen applied but not not fully applied, or
Approach chosen approach approach with thoroughly explored. examples are
(Reader-Response, appropriate Few examples are irrelevant/insufficient.
Moralist, Feminist, examples, but used, and the
Marxist, or Formalist), some analysis analysis may be
with deep analysis and lacks depth. superficial.
strong examples from
the film.
Use of Filmic Rich and detailed Adequate Few or weak Minimal or no examples
Examples examples from the film examples from examples from the from the film used to
that effectively support the film that film, or examples do support the argument.
the argument. support the not strongly support
argument, but the argument.
may lack depth or
variety.
Depth of Deep, thoughtful Solid analysis Analysis is basic, Superficial analysis with
Analysis analysis that with some with limited insight little or no critical
demonstrates a nuanced thoughtful or critical thought.
understanding of the insights, but lacks engagement.
film and the chosen depth in places.
approach.
Organization Well-organized with Well-organized, Organization is Poor organization,
and Structure clear and logical but some ideas somewhat unclear, making it hard to follow
progression of ideas. could be more and the paper lacks the argument. Ideas are
Each section flows clearly smooth transitions disjointed.
smoothly. connected. between sections.
Conclusion Strong, clear conclusion Adequate Conclusion is brief Conclusion is unclear,
that summarizes the key conclusion that or does not incomplete, or missing.
points and provides summarizes the effectively
insightful reflection on key points but summarize the
the film. lacks strong analysis.
reflection.
Writing Writing is clear, concise, Writing is clear Writing is Writing contains frequent
Quality and free from errors. but may contain a understandable but errors that hinder clarity
Strong sentence few minor errors contains noticeable and readability.
structure and in grammar, errors in grammar,
vocabulary. spelling, or spelling, or structure.
sentence
structure.
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