In the beginning of the book it's easy to see that Katniss is a master of resisting a more Orwellian type of oppression. Meaning that she can physically resist oppressive forces. Katniss has the power to hunt, gather, trap, and most importantly think. If Katniss were dropped into the world of 1984 she would do very well. She has a character that can be used to build communities through trade and foster a family through her love.
However, she is not at all a master of Huxleyian type of oppression. Oppression by over stimulation. Throughout the novel she is constantly impressed by the glamor of the capital that is oppressing her district. When she gets back into contact with her element she regains her fighting vigor and does her best to overturn the capital by willing the death of Peeta and herself in a Shakespearian homage (one of the best Romeo and Juliet allusions I have seen yet).
Katniss's downfall occurs after that games where she folds to pressures from the Capital instead of defiantly holding on to her own beliefs.
I think it is safe to say that Collins believes that the more dangerous oppression is Huxley's brand as opposed to Orwell's.
- Jason McCoy
