Questions and Answers
What did Katniss and Peeta do at the start of Chapter 26?
Katniss and Peeta both spit out the berries, rinsing their mouths with water from the lake.
Who needed surgery, Katniss or Peeta?
Peeta
Where was Katniss while Peeta was in the hospital?
In the Training Center, she was sedated.
What was done to Katniss in this chapter?
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What did Katniss do to outsmart the Capitol?
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Study Notes
Chapter 26 Overview
- Katniss and Peeta chose to spit out the poisonous berries at the beginning of the chapter, emphasizing their defiance against the Capitol's control.
- Peeta required surgery due to injuries sustained during the Games, highlighting the physical consequences of their fight for survival.
- While Peeta recuperated in the hospital, Katniss was sedated in the Training Center, indicating her mental and emotional state after the intense events of the Games.
Katniss's Transformation
- Katniss underwent cosmetic procedures, resulting in polished skin, scar removal, and restored hearing in her left ear, showcasing the Capitol's obsession with appearances.
- Her physical transformation reflects the pressures of societal expectations dictated by the Capitol, contrasting her previous struggles.
Defiance Against the Capitol
- Katniss cleverly manipulated the situation to outsmart the Capitol, using her experience in the Hunger Games to turn the narrative against them.
- Emphasized the mockingjay symbol as a representation of rebellion, signifying hope and resistance against oppression.
- To protect herself, her family, and her district from potential Capitol retribution, Katniss must maintain the facade of being in love with Peeta, showcasing the lengths she goes to ensure their safety.
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