Ad-Hoc: Hunger Games

Ad-Hoc is a style of crisis committee where the delegates participating will not know of the exact details until the start of the first committee session. (Which makes it fun!) There is no background guide or dossiers available before the conference. Instead, they will be given out in a special packet on the day of the conference. The group for this committee will be small (about 15 people max) and tightly knit.

This year, the Ad-Hoc will delve into the fictional nation of Panem, where we will discuss the proceedings of the Hunger Games. In this dystopian society, the ruling government (the Capitol) selects one male and one female tribute from each of its twelve districts to participate in a televised battle to the death. The Games are a twisted symbol of the Capitol's animalistic need to keep power and control over its citizens. 

The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, was published between 2008 and 2010 and quickly became a global phenomenon. The representation of The Games serves as a stark commentary on the dangers of authoritarianism, the exploitation of the working class, and the desensitizing effects of media culture. In her writing, Collins explores themes of survival, rebellion, and the power of love. The Hunger Games has been praised for its portrayal of young adult protagonists who must navigate a morally complex world and make difficult choices, as well as its refreshing take on the dangers of modern structures of society. 

By examining the Hunger Games through the lens of an Ad-Hoc Committee, we can explore the broader implications of this dystopian world and consider how it reflects and critiques our own society. We can discuss the role of media in shaping public opinion, the impact of social inequality, and the importance of individual agency in the face of oppression.

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