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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
This chapter contains the answers of the problem formulation mentioned in the previous chapter. This chapter consists of three sub-chapters. The first is
about the depiction of the Katniss Everdeen, the major character in the novel. The second part is about the unequal treatments performed by the Bourgeois. The third
part is discussing about the portrayal of the class struggle as the impact of the unequal treatments done by Bourgeois
through Katniss‟ reactions.
A. The Characterization of Katniss Everdeen
Katniss Everdeen is the major character in the story. In Catching Fire, there are more than ten characters that are involved in the story and generally they
can be divided into two groups, protagonist and antagonist. Protagonist is the first or main character in the story while antagonist is the opposite of it or the
characters who are against the main character. Katniss is the protagonist in the story. In this study, the writer will only study about Katniss as the main character
of the story. In describing the character, the writer employs the theory of character by
M.H. Abrams. By using Abrams‟ theory, the writer will examine the persons in the story through what they say and do. To go on deeper analysis on character the
writer will also use theory of characterization by Johnson and M. J. Murphy. In Johnson, there will be two ways to describe the character, direct and indirect
interpretation while in Murphy‟s theory there will be nine ways in seeing the character. The character can be seen by using the identification given by the
author through personal description, character seen by another, speech, past life, conversation of other, reaction, direct comment, thoughts, and mannerism. Since
the writer will only study about Katniss Everdeen, the analysis will go straight to the characterization of this character.
As it is mentioned before Katniss Everdeen is the main character in the story. She is the girl from district twelve who voluntarily went to Hunger Games
substituting her little sister. In the story, Katniss is portrayed as a strong and brave girl. She goes for hunting to survive even though it is forbidden. Living only with
her mother and her little sister makes her become kind of girl who has instinct to protect the others. Especially those that she thinks are weaker. When her friend,
Gale is punished by the peacekeeper, she steps up to protect him directly from the whipping. It can be dangerous for her but she could not think of anything else but
to protect her friend. No I cry, and spring forward. It‟s too late to stop the arm from
descending, and I instinctively know I won‟t have the power to block it. Instead I throw myself directly between the whip and Gale. I‟ve flung out
my arms to protect as much of his broken body as possible, so there‟s nothing to deflect the lash. I take full force of it across the left side of my
face Collins, 2009: 106.
It can also be seen when she is dragged back to the game and all she thinks about is only to keep Peeta alive in the game. She even begs Haymitch to conspire with
her in order to save Peeta in the game. “Okay, I figure out what I‟m asking,” I say. “If it‟s Peeta and me in the
games, this time we try to keep him alive.” Something flickers across his bloodshot eyes. Pain. “Like you said, it‟s going to be bad no matter how
you slice it. and whatever Peeta wants, it‟s his turn to be saved. We both owe him that.” my voice take pleading tone. “Besides, the capitol hates me
so much, I‟m as good as dead now. He still might have a chance. Please,
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