The main theme of The Hunger Games book 1 is the exploitation of power and the struggle for survival. It explores the dark consequences of a dystopian society where the ruling class holds absolute power and controls the lower classes by forcing them to participate in a brutal televised competition known as the Hunger Games. Through the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, the story delves into the themes of oppression, inequality, and the strength of the human spirit as she navigates the challenges of the Games while facing the moral dilemma of maintaining her own survival versus fighting against the oppressive system.
