Control

            Control is a major tool used by the Capitol and President Snow to control the behavior of the citizens in the 12 districts. James Beniger in his book The Control Revolution defines control as "purposive influence toward a predetermined goal." Panem has strong influences on the districts that are for a clear goal. There are many forms of influence in the districts including the Peacekeepers. The Peacekeepers are the "police" in the districts that make sure everything is in order. They ensure that the districts are following the rules of the Capitol by monitoring the people closely, and having harsh consequences for those who act in an illegal action. In the video above the Peacekeepers can be seen in white uniforms, with a helmet on their heads. Another way in which the Capitol has their influence is through the annual Hunger Games. Every year one male and female teenagers from each district is thrust away into the Hunger Games. Families hope for the best that their son or daughter do not have to participate in the games. The Hunger Games is put on by the Capitol as a reminder on the past suppressed rebellion by the districts against the Capitol. The clip shows the reaping in District 12 where Katniss volunteers as tribute for her sister Prim to go and enter the 74th Hunger Games.
       
           The goals of the Capitol are very evident. The first goal is to maintain their power throughout all the districts. The Capitol has very strict rules and procedures to ensure that their power is not harmed. For them power is everything and will do anything to keep it. Along with that, the capital has a goal of making sure the districts to not rise and rebel again. The Capitol manipulates the information going into the districts showing the past rebellion as evil and awful. They even show shots of the destroyed District 13, that was demolished in response to the rebellion. The Capitol will put anything on the airwaves to put themselves in a good light, and to show that rebellion will only lead to danger for all the citizens of the 12 districts. Within Panem, James Beniger's definition of control is clearly seen.