Panem is a country built solely on the values ​​of social division. Keeping the weak away from the strong prevents the districts from uniting and then destroying the Capitol in another rebellion. Living in the most affluent and well-appointed neighborhoods opens up the opportunity for an easy and luxurious life. On the other hand, if your place of residence is in a poorer neighborhood, it is likely that your life will be one of work and hardship. This disparity is revealed throughout the novel in food consumption, health, well-being, and living status. In many of the poorest districts, hunger is common and the quality of food is also poor. Low-quality food has negative effects on health and can lead to illness, disease or even death. In many of the poorest districts, the quality of life is low and many people live in damaged and inadequately maintained homes. For example, although the tributes for The Hunger Games are chosen randomly, children from wealthier families can afford training for The Hunger Games and therefore pose a greater threat to the other tributes when they volunteer. For them, participating in the Hunger Games is an honor, but for the poorest children, without combat training or survival skills, the Hunger Games is more of a death.