Equality And Katniss Similarities

Equality and Katniss: Both Similar and Different The author of Anthem and the author of The Hunger Games trilogy never shook hands, but the extensive similarities and sizeable differences between Katniss and Equality are clear. Similarities and differences possess the ability to be unified with each other to recognize strong characters and heroes throughout literatures; however, they can also be put up against each other as opposing forces in constant battle. It is important to take a step back and remember that both similarities and differences should be looked at and admired, as it is what makes each character in a story unique from the others. Equality and Katniss are one and the same in government views and characteristics, but they differ …show more content…
Equality is extremely intuitive in the way he interacts with the world. He is intrigued by the field of science and nature. This was made clear when he was willing to risk his own life and comfort to perform experiments with electricity (a transgression in many forms). Equality is an utterly passionate human being. His passion bled through in his work with electricity and his desire to protect his creation. It is shown as well when it comes to building a society outside of the city. His intelligence and passion ultimately lead to his rebellious nature. As a result, Equality is able to see through the government’s facade of a perfect, safe world inside of the city. Equality craves to not fit into the societal norms he has been molded to follow. Katniss shares the same likeness as Equality. She is an incredibly intelligent human being. Her brilliance stems from being able to adapt to any environment she is placed in. Katniss is passionate for each cause she picks up. She will battle for a cause until the bitter end to ensure it has a fighting chance. She doesn’t give up hope in people either. This is shown when she tries to rehabilitate Peeta in Mockingjay after he attempts to kill her. She was the face of her rebellion because she isn’t a quitter. Like Equality, Katniss’ passion and intelligence also leads to her rebellious spirit. Katniss is brilliant enough to see it …show more content…
The first major difference between Equality and Katniss is the type of society each one lives in. Equality lives in a collective society. A collective society has the mentality of one for all, and each person is suppose to serve his or her brothers and sisters. Each event that happens in Equality’s society is supposed to be for the betterment of every person in the society. His society doesn’t believe in a higher power controlling a group of people; it thrives on each citizen being identical--which is extremely hypocritical because there will always be a top person who has more power than everyone else. It also strives to be equal for all who dwell in it. The mindset of Panem, especially in the outer Districts (including Twelve), appears to be every man for himself. Many days Katniss’ family is without food unless Katniss transgresses against the government and goes to the forest to hunt for her mother and sister. It’s a class system where no one is equal. Some go to sleep with full stomachs while others are slowly wasting away from starvation. The Hunger Games are a way to show the power of the government and flaunt it. Not much is forbidden and there are few rules, and there is only one person in a top position of power, but there are sizable differences between the classes. This makes it an unfair society to attempt to live in. The societies the two characters live in are