Katniss begins to have nightmares about Rue and the Games, so she sleeps in Peeta’s bed for comfort. Therefore, she decides not to get married until peace is restored throughout Panem.Īs Peeta and Katniss continue their tour, they stick to the script during all public appearances. Katniss doesn’t feel anything special towards Peeta except friendship but understands that it would be unfair if she were forced to choose between him or Gale since both boys love her deeply. After hearing what happened between Gale and herself when they kissed, Peeta realizes that he has been selfish because he only wants what’s best for himself even though it hurts others such as Katniss or Gale. Afterwards, Katniss talks with Haymitch and Peeta about everything President Snow told her before he killed Primrose Everdeen by forcing him into another game where he almost dies but is saved by sponsors at the last minute. This inspires many people to clap or cheer for her which angers President Snow who orders his soldiers (Peacekeepers) to kill those who applauded after giving them warning shots first. She goes “off script” and tells everyone she will always remember Rue because of how bravely she fought in the games despite being so young (12). While visiting District 11, Katniss remembers Rue – one of last year’s competitors who died during the Hunger Games and was from that district. Before they leave for District 11, Katniss’ mother gives her a pin shaped like a mockingjay – an endangered bird from Panem. Haymitch and Peeta are also there to support her in this difficult time. To protect them, she makes a Victory Tour of all the districts. The president warns Katniss not to defy him again because he knows about her romance with Gale Hawthorne-her best friend since childhood who’s been referred to by the media as her cousin-and will punish them if she does so.Īfter the Quarter Quell, Katniss is worried about her family’s safety. He informs Katniss that she’ll be going on a Victory Tour to all twelve districts. One day while returning home from hunting for food in the woods, she finds President Coriolanus Snow waiting for her at her house. She lives with her mother and sister Primrose, as well as a former victor named Haymitch Abernathy. Katniss Everdeen, the victor of the 74th Hunger Games, is back in District 12. Katniss pretended to be in love with Peeta so they could win together. The entire population watches the games on television. The government requires that each of the twelve districts of Panem send two competitors, one male and one female, to fight each other in a series of challenges until there is only one champion.

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