Totalitarismo e direito na obra distópica “Jogos Vorazes” de Suzanne Collins

Abstract

This study delves into the intersection of Law and Literature, with a specific focus on Suzanne Collins' dystopian work, "The Hunger Games." It places particular emphasis on the concept of totalitarianism and the pivotal role of law within this depicted regime. A thorough analysis unfolds regarding the dystopian State of Panem, shedding light on its dynamics and drawing parallels with real-world totalitarian systems. This analysis contextualizes the dystopian genre and its relationship with Law, offering readers a deeper understanding of the factors that influenced the author in crafting the subject work. At its core, this study centers on a comprehensive analysis of the "Hunger Games" series in light of legal hermeneutics, revealing that Panem's Totalitarian State is grounded in Hannah Arendt's concept of Totalitarianism and assigns a pivotal role to objective law in maintaining its oppressive system. The primary aim of this work is to explore the contribution of Literature to the legal realm, particularly within the context of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games." This work enables a critical examination of totalitarian concepts, legality, and legal interpretation in totalitarian regimes, aiming to deepen the analysis of the role of Law in contexts of totalitarian experience. To achieve these objectives, extensive bibliographical research was conducted, encompassing specialized literature, international documents, scholarly articles, theses, and dissertations. Consequently, this work seeks to broaden the dissemination of this theme, both within society at large and the legal community.