Sinister Sunrise: Gothic Symbols, Rome, and Modern-Day Messages in Sunrise on the Reaping - Paperback
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Sunrise on the Reaping offers surprising insights into Panem's history. How did the Covey line lead to not only Lenore Dove but also Katniss Everdeen? What are the connections to Emperor Caligula's reign? What are the deeper meanings of bee balm and nepenthe, doves and geese? Name meanings likewise reflect the characters' deep metaphors and where they are going. There's new philosophy and poetry, especially the gothic haunting of Poe's "The Raven," until Haymitch and Lenore Dove both come to embody it. As Suzanne Collins reflects dark moments in history through her future dystopia, one thing becomes clear: this book is really about modern America.
Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of over 100 books on pop culture, including Doctor Who - The What, Where, and How, Hunting for Meaning in The Mandalorian, and Who Tells Your Story? History, Pop Culture, and Hidden Meanings in the Musical Phenomenon Hamilton. She's also written the award-winning Henry Potty parody series and an ongoing academic series analyzing Jewish science fiction. Once a lecturer at San Jose State University, she's now teaching at Mission College and San Jose City College. vefrankel.com
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