Its a saying from thousands of years ago, written in a language called Latin about a place called Rome, he explains. Panem et Circenses translates into Bread and Circuses. The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment, his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power.
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About Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay.
Themes
- Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power