Question

Imagine you are directing a movie based on a book or short story you have read. Choose one of the characters and describe what you would make his or her costume look like. To earn credit for this forum, state the name of the character, the title of the work, and the author.

a) Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
b) Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
c) Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
d) Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Answer 1

The costume for Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games' would transition from practical, rugged clothing suited for hunting in District 12, to the iconic 'Girl on Fire' dress that symbolizes rebellion and hope.

Step-by-step explanation:

If I were directing a movie based on The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, I would focus on the costume of Katniss Everdeen, a central character known for her resourcefulness and strength. Imagining her circumstances, living in the impoverished District 12, her clothing would be practical and worn, most likely handed down and reused due to limited resources. A dominant aspect of her clothing would be its utility for hunting in the forests, such as sturdy boots, weather-appropriate outerwear, and earth-toned colors that blend into the natural environment. This would inform her costume at the start of the story. However, as she is thrust into the opulence of the Capitol, her appearance would sharply contrast with her earlier attire. The famous "Girl on Fire" dress, designed by her stylist Cinna, would be reflective of rebellion and transformation, using materials that give the illusion of flames to symbolize her role as a beacon of hope in a suppressed society.