Abuse Of Power In Ender's Game, By Suzanne Collins

WHAT IS POWER??
Power is a dangerous weapon in life. It can both destroy and save the world. In Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card, and in Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, power is used to abuse people. In Ender’s Game, where children with high intelligence are being trained as military officers, and in Hunger Games, where a group of children and teenagers are set to fight each other, life becomes harsh and aggressive. In both Ender’s Game and in Hunger Games the idea that the abuse of power can have many negative outcomes for individuals and society is a predominant theme. This is demonstrated by the separation of some individuals carried out by both governments, the restrictions they create against their people, and putting the lives

For example, in Ender’s Game, the I.F. separates a group of children from their family. Graff, a military general, comes to Ender’s parents to take away Ender, saying that “Your son has been cleared by the I.F. selective service (to go to battle school.) … (He and the other boys will be) organized into armies” (Card 20). Essentially, this shows how the I.F. uses its power to take away some children, and put them in armies to fight each other. This creates negative outcomes for both the parents who lose their children and the children who lose their childhood. Similarly, in Hunger Games, the Capitol, separates a group of children from their family. For example, 24 teenagers from 12 different districts are separated from their family to fight each other and only 2 of them survive. Clearly, this shows that both the children who fight each other to death and the families who lose their children forever suffer, because of the Capitol. In conclusion, both I.F and Capitol use their power to separate a group of children from their family and make people

For instance, in Ender’s Game, the I.F. general Graff, puts the lives of Ender, the protagonist, in danger. General Pace, a military officer, comes to Graff and complains about his brutal policy, saying that, “there is a conspiracy among some of the more vicious of these ‘children’ to cause the beating of Ender Wiggin… and you fully aware of this danger, propose to do exactly (nothing)” (Card 201). Essentially, this show that how Graff pushes Ender toward danger. Similarly, in Hunger Games, the Capitol puts the life of Katniss Everdeen in danger. For instance, they manipulate the game and throw fireballs at Katniss during the game. Clearly, these actions show how the Capitol tortures Katniss. In conclusion, both governments use their power to suffer