In search of values. Reading The Hunger Games in an African context

“We have lost our moral compass” is a frequently uttered lament among the ranks of the veteran members of the African National Congress. The refusal to shame a comrade-in-arms is the real discordant note in South African politics. In attempting to give shape to the present situation, this article t...

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Published in:	Acta Theologica
Main Author:	W. Domeris
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of the Free State 2021-12-01
Subjects:	Hunger Games Shame Honour South Africa Dignity
Online Access:	https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/5839

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