5/10/2023 0 Comments Catching fire collins![]() ![]() ![]() The idea for the Hunger Games in general, however, was born when Collins was casually flipping between channels one night. Collins’ father was determined to educate his children about military history, as a result of which, Collins grew up equipped to write about the political conflict in Catching Fire. Collins’ father’s career as an Air Force officer, military historian as well as a doctor of political science all helped her learn as much as she could about politics and war. This is reflected in Katniss’ craving for her father’s company after he passed away in a mining accident. As a young girl, she was exposed to the harsh realities of war, poverty, and starvation – all of which made it into the novel, Catching Fire.Ĭollins’ father served in the Vietnam war, during which time Collins felt an extreme sense of longing for him. Suzanne Collins was highly influenced by her father’s military career.
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