Coinciding with this is Effie's behaviour. The director did this to show the hard life of those in Katniss's home district. We see that not everyone in Panem lives in poverty. This makes the audience feel sorry for the people of District 12 because Effie is, essentially, a symbol of wealth. In contrast, capitol citizen Effie Trinket arrives decked in a bright purple dress, an enormous matching headpiece and excessive make-up. For instance, the children of District 12 are dressed in almost-identical, dull, and over-worn clothing. In the infamous reaping scene, costume and makeup is used effectively to demonstrate the imbalance between the rich and the poor of Panem. Clothing matches environment and climate (humid) All look the same, because it doesn't matter what they wear when they die, makes it easier to watch them be killed. Jackets, cargos, t-shirts and hiking boots are worn. More effort and technology has been used to create the Capitol's clothing, whereas District 12 had really poor quality clothing and shoes. Men and women both wear makeup and it was common for them to wear coloured wigs. Everyone looks very different and unique, in contrast to District 12. 'Over the top, loud and bright' fashion is in. Makeup is very 'extra' and excessive, clothing is big, and hats are tall and vibrant. The girls almost exclusively have their hair braided, the boys have short, crew cut hair.Įveryone in the capitol wears glamorous, colourful, futuristic clothing, the director made it weird on purpose to represent how fashion has changed in the years in Panem. Whereas Effie Trinket, from the Capitol, her clothes and makeup are bright and colourful. Moreso, the clothes act as 'uniforms' so everyone in the district looks the same, possibly to be able to recognise them. These clothes are their 'Sunday best' because it is important to look presentable on reaping day. Simple, faded, raggedy clothing (dresses and skirts for the girls, shirts and shorts for the boys) that are a bland grey and dull blue in colour from being washed. Atmosphere/mood: how you feel in the surroundings.
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