Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Costume Symbolism

Explore the symbolism of the costumes described in The Hunger Games and tap into your creativity with this engaging post-reading activity! In The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the tributes wear elaborate outfits for the events before and after the games, each of which is filled with symbolism. After completing the novel, readers will use evidence from the story to jot down notes about the deeper meaning of Katniss’s different outfits. Then, learners will plan and illustrate new costumes for both Katniss and Peeta and explain the intended message of the outfits. For additional novel study activities, check out the full set of worksheets related to the book.