Welcome to a new month and another bullet journal theme inspiration post. This month is inspired by The Hunger Games book (and to a lesser extent, movie) series, and specifically on Katniss’ growing awareness of and need to combat the oppressive system in which she lives. It’s also inspired by actual real-life events and real-life feelings and desires that I have right now. Enjoy!
I’ve already done a Hunger Games bullet journal theme in the past year, but I think you’ll see that this one is quite a bit different. On paper, it looks like lots of quotes and some vintage color schemes, but the heart behind it can be seen in the photos and thoughts below.
Headcanon/Mental Images
A shout into the void, screaming that enough is enough. The realization that continuing to remain silent and not act is no longer possible. The overwhelming feeling of sadness, regret, and anger that comes in the face of an unjust and corrupt system. Feeling helpless to make any type of real change, but determined to try anyway. Crowds of people demonstrating against injustice and in favor of social change. The rising hope that, eventually, something might make a difference if enough people join the fight.
Here are some quotes from the Hunger Games series that also track with this theme:
“I no longer feel allegiance to these monsters called human beings, despise being one myself. I think that Peeta was onto something about us destroying one another and letting some decent species take over. Because something is significantly wrong with a creature that sacrifices its children’s lives to settle its differences. You can spin it any way you like. Snow thought the Hunger Games were an efficient means of control. Coin thought the parachutes would expedite the war. But in the end, who does it benefit? No one. The truth is, it benefits no one to live in a world where these things happen.”
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
“‘The question is, what are you going to do?’
It turns out the question that’s been eating away at me has only ever had one possible answer. But it took Peeta’s ploy for me to recognize it. What am I going to do?
I take a deep breath. My arms rise slightly – as if recalling the black-and-white wings Cinna gave me – then come to rest at my sides.
‘I’m going to be the Mockingjay.'”
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
“It’s as if I’m Finnick, watching images of my life flash by. The mast of a boat, a silver parachute, Mags laughing, a pink sky, Beetee’s trident, Annie in her wedding dress, waves breaking over rocks. Then its over.”
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
“I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, to make them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do or force us to do, there is a part of every tribute they can’t own. That Rue was more than a piece in their Games. And so am I.”
Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games
“In my most careful handwriting, come all the details it would be a crime to forget. Lady licking Prim’s cheek. My father’s laugh. Peeta’s father with the cookies. The color of Finnick’s eyes. What Cinna could do with a length of silk. Boggs reprogramming the Holo. Rue poised on her toes, arms slightly extended, like a bird about to take flight. On and on. We seal the pages with salt water and promises to live well to make their death count.”
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
Visual Aesthetic
November 2021 Plans
Just like last year, I’ll be working through Illustrated Faith’s Gratitude Documented project this year (you can find out more on this post, and pick up this year’s free printable here). But I’ll also be doing a different and much more important project as well.
Inspired by the Hunger Games quotes shown above, I’m working on a project called We Remember, seeking to memorialize and bring to light the lives of the people who have been lost to the system. This can include anyone whose life ended too soon as a result of racism, violence, or corruption, mostly in the US but also worldwide. I will also find people whose stories and achievements have been erased by history books and remember them as well. My hope with this is that 1) the problems in America will continue to be talked about, 2) my own level of awareness and ability to participate in the conversation will improve, and 3) that there will be some semblance of comfort, healing, etc. that will result from talking about people who deserve to be talked about, just as remembering the people she lost helped Katniss to heal from her experiences in the Games.
Playlist
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and gained some inspiration for a Hunger Games bullet journal theme of your own. Be sure to subscribe to this blog to get even more quality content every week from all the fandoms, and find me on Instagram for updates on both of this month’s projects.
Happy November!