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Chapter 4.16 - Prequels and Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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Chapter 4.16 - Prequels and Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

How the film adaptation of the novel helps us better understand the world of the Hunger Games

Alicia and Sarah discuss both prequels and dystopias when they tackle the film adaptation of Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. They look at the role of prequels in giving us a fuller understanding of beloved stories and how it gives readers and viewers a chance to spend more time immersed in their favorite worlds. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Prequel

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman


Show Notes:

Literary terms of the week:

  • Prequel

    • Unveils backstory

    • Expands worldbuilding

    • Reveal character origins

What are we enjoying right now?

  • Alicia: She Came to Me (Hulu), Skimmed (Andrea Freeman)

  • Sarah: Lunar New Year Love Story (Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham), Brooklyn 99 (Netflix)

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