Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism is a pervasive element of The Hunger Games, with the Capitol representing an omnipresent, all-powerful regime continuously exerting its authority over the twelve districts.

"'When I was younger, I scared my mother to death, the things I would blurt out about District 12, about the people who rule our country, Panem, from the far-off city called the Capitol. Eventually I understood this would only lead us to more trouble. So I learned to hold my tongue and to turn my feautres into an indifferent mask so that no one could ever read my thoughts.'"

Big Brother
The familiar notion of individuals constantly being monitored is also noticeable throughout The Hunger Games. The events that make up the Hunger Games are broadcast live across Panem. Once Katniss volunteers, she is almost always on camera, and people are watching her. Of course, the audience during these events consists of the public as well as the government.

However, the governing Capitol seems to be monitoring the citizens of each district all the time. Katniss mentions her fears regarding voicing her thoughts, the presence of informers, and a girl and boy who were easily snatched up by a cloaked hovercraft while attempting to escape their district.