"Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

In the book "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen is struggling to be the face of a rebellion of the 13 districts of Panem against the Capitol, their cruel and oppressive government. She struggles with using her power in a way that will benefit her fellow citizens. In the book, many characters are corrupted by power. Leaders make terrible decisions, and Katniss uses her power to motivate the districts.  The book shows that if you want to win a war, you have to be powerful, but use that power wisely. 

In many situations, power corrupts otherwise excellent leaders and people. 

Firstly, in Mockingjay, President Coin is corrupted by her power. Towards the end of the book, Coin suggests that the "new Panem" hold a Hunger Games with Capitol children. This shows that Coin was trying to use her power for revenge against the innocent instead of forgiveness. When Coin asks the victors to vote on this matter, Katniss votes yes. This shows that her power in this situation allowed her to make a bad decision. Secondly, President Snow has been in power for so long, he kills his enemies for recreation. This shows that leaders need to be monitored and elected fairly to avoid a corrupt government. These examples show that even the best people can be corrupted by power.

In the book Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, many characters are corrupted by power. Katniss allows her power to let her make bad decisions. Presidents Snow and Coin allow themselves to be corrupted by power. Katniss is corrupted by power towards the end of the book, but renounces it after she realizes that she doesn't need it anymore. In conclusion, you need power to win a war, but sometimes, power corrupts.