English II Workshop 3

Workshop 3 - How are costumes used to enhance the story?

Where are these shots from? + What is happening

• Katniss, Effie, Gale, Peeta, D12 Citizens, Primrose, Peace-Keepers
• Beginning
• Costumes D12 - Poor clothing, grey, worn, dull, simple, limited, best clothes for the reaping scene,
• costumes reflect the setting
• Food Source

What themes are we exploring?

• Rich v Poor
• Capitol = Rich ones
• Effie

Describe the features of costume

• bright colours, more designed/fashionable, has makeup, jewellery

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In the reaping scene, Costumes are used effectively to show the theme of Rich v Poor.

We see this when the people of District 12 are waiting for someone to be chosen to represent their District. The lifestyle of District 12 is reflected in the clothes that they wear. These clothes are made of a limited material, they are dull and boring. This makes us understand that costumes represent the theme rich v poor, in the capitol and the Districts. There is a difference between the opportunity, power and privilege between District 12 and the Capitol. The director did this to make the audience understand how costumes can symbolise the inequality between the Capitol and the Districts. This symbolisms combined with a wide shot of the crowd in District 12 and an over the shoulder shot of Effie reveal the lack of opportunity in district 12 and the power of the capitol. This aspect can be contrasted to the character of Effie, she wears a bright pink outfit that has a lot of design behind it revealing the opportunities given to characters in the Capitol.