Panem is a country with 13 districts, the 13th one was destroyed earlier. Now the remaining 12 have a competition every year where in they send 2 12 to 18 year olds – one boy and one girl – to the competition called the hunger games. The games are broadcast throughout the country. The aim is only one to survive till the end.
It is very similar to reality TV shows, the glamour and grit is the same. The entertainment value is much higher because teenagers die for real here. This year for the 74th Hunger Games District 12 selects 2 candidates Peeta Mellark and Primrose Everdeen. Only Prim’s elder sister, 18-year old Katniss, decides to volunteer in place of her sister.
Thus begin the Hunger Games – 24 participants, one victor, and one survivor. Or not. This time around the game is about to change its rules for the feisty and furious Katniss.
Even in times when death seems easier, sweeter and simpler – fight. – Katniss wanting to end herself before the 75th Hunger Games.
There are some things you cannot fight only evade. – The deathly fog in the Jungles of the arena in the 75th Hunger Games.
Unknowingly, our actions could set things of consequence in motion. – Katniss on starting a rebellion through her act of the poison berries.
One person’s least favorite food can be someone else’s medicine to live. – When the Capitol tell Katniss about their approach of vomiting out already eaten food to make space for the rest of the spread.
Relationships
Betrayal stings, but sometimes it is necessary. – Haymitch betraying Katniss’s deal with him.
Love is a strong motivator when it comes to survival. – Peeta’s love for Katniss
We need to stop punishing others for something they couldn’t help. Because sometimes things happen to people that they are not equipped to deal with. – Katniss punishing her mom for blacking out after her father dies.
The best of friendships may begin to falter when not kindled over an extended period of time. – Gale second guessing Peeta’s and Katniss’ relations.
What may seem like a survival strategy for one feels like the air they breathe for another, and maybe a fish bone stuck in the throat for yet another. – About Haymitch strategy of star-crossed lovers and Gale’s reaction to it.
Power
The best of intentions may have the worst of motivations. – President trying to gain power of the Capitol.
It is possible to overcome the most powerful based on the intentions of their actions. – Katniss thinking about fighting Snow and the Capitol.
Bullies get stronger when you don’t resist or fight back. – Snow
The rule of power although looks unsurmountable begins to disintegrate with only one spark of rebellion. – Snow admits that Katniss’s act of the berries has sparked a rebellion.
A handful of berries are enough to bring down a country when united by a common mission. – Acting against the rules of the Games Peeta and Katniss fire a hope of freedom in all the Districts other than One and Two.
A natural gift holds more than experience. – Katniss’s ability to shoot and Peeta’s to lift heavy weights.
Even the mayor’s privileges are limited.- Katniss recollecting her friend Madge.
Kindness
What may seem like a gift/token of gratitude to one, may become a symbol of torture for another. – Peeta giving away his one months allowance every year to District 10.
A small step in the right direction can move mountains. – Katniss deciding t fight rather than flee.
Life
At the end of the day all of us need a dandelion in the spring, rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad the losses, that it can be good again. – Katniss about deciding to love Peeta than Gale.
Being ruthless can get you to the front of the competition, but showing compassion and kindness goes a long way in winning the hearts of the masses. – Careers vs Tributes from District 12.
Sometimes although our moves cause suffering and pain, we must do good in the hope to outweigh damage. – Katniss deciding to become the face of the rebellion, the Mockingjay.
We are worth more alive than dead. – Katniss on thoughts of killing Peeta.
At some point you have to stop running and turn around and face whoever wants you dead. The hard thing is finding the courage to do it. – Katniss during the 74th Hunger Games.
Recall the purpose of your actions. The thing to remember when fear threatens to swallow you up. – Katniss trying to remember the purpose of the rebellion ( saving her sister and others like her from the Hunger Games because they are unfair)
No matter how small you thing you are, always fight the unjust, the unfair. – Katniss on becoming the Mockingjay.
With having faced the worst in the past, what lies in the future will only feel uncomfortable at the most. – Having seen her father blown to pieces(the worst), Katniss is prepared for anything the Games have to offer.
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