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What does Katniss realize about the reasoning for the Hunger Games rule change?
What does Katniss realize about the reasoning for the Hunger Games rule change?
The star-crossed lovers angle is popular with the audience, and the Capitol is trying to keep them happy by giving both her and Peeta a chance to win.
How does Katniss feel about the rule change?
How does Katniss feel about the rule change?
She feels that keeping up with Peeta is now a requirement because the audience will loathe and no longer sponsor her if she doesn't.
Who else benefits from the new Hunger Games rule?
Who else benefits from the new Hunger Games rule?
Cato and Clove, the District 2 tributes.
What gives Katniss a clue as to Peeta's whereabouts?
What gives Katniss a clue as to Peeta's whereabouts?
Where does Katniss find Peeta, and why is this ironic?
Where does Katniss find Peeta, and why is this ironic?
What does Katniss do to help Peeta once she finds him?
What does Katniss do to help Peeta once she finds him?
What challenge is in store for Katniss and Peeta concerning Peeta's health?
What challenge is in store for Katniss and Peeta concerning Peeta's health?
What does Peeta do to lighten the serious mood as Katniss helps him?
What does Peeta do to lighten the serious mood as Katniss helps him?
What has Peeta decided about Haymitch and Katniss and why?
What has Peeta decided about Haymitch and Katniss and why?
Where do Katniss and Peeta go to hide out?
Where do Katniss and Peeta go to hide out?
What does Haymitch send Peeta and Katniss at the end of this chapter, and what message does Katniss realize he is trying to send?
What does Haymitch send Peeta and Katniss at the end of this chapter, and what message does Katniss realize he is trying to send?
How does Katniss spend her first night with Peeta?
How does Katniss spend her first night with Peeta?
What does Katniss discover when she checks Peeta's leg wound the following day?
What does Katniss discover when she checks Peeta's leg wound the following day?
What story does Katniss tell Peeta when he requests one?
What story does Katniss tell Peeta when he requests one?
What announcement does Claudius Templesmith make to the tributes in this chapter?
What announcement does Claudius Templesmith make to the tributes in this chapter?
How does Peeta feel about Katniss going to this event?
How does Peeta feel about Katniss going to this event?
What gift does Katniss receive from her sponsors, and how does she realize it can help?
What gift does Katniss receive from her sponsors, and how does she realize it can help?
Why does Katniss think of Gale the night before the event?
Why does Katniss think of Gale the night before the event?
Who is the first tribute to claim a backpack, and why does this make Katniss angry?
Who is the first tribute to claim a backpack, and why does this make Katniss angry?
Who is Katniss's first opponent at the cornucopia, and how does Katniss handle her?
Who is Katniss's first opponent at the cornucopia, and how does Katniss handle her?
What wound does Katniss receive at the cornucopia?
What wound does Katniss receive at the cornucopia?
Who comes to Katniss's rescue and why?
Who comes to Katniss's rescue and why?
Who is one casualty of the feast and how?
Who is one casualty of the feast and how?
What is in the backpack that Katniss grabs at the cornucopia?
What is in the backpack that Katniss grabs at the cornucopia?
How are Peeta and Katniss's roles reversed in this chapter?
How are Peeta and Katniss's roles reversed in this chapter?
What reason does Peeta give Katniss when she asks why he gave her bread as a child?
What reason does Peeta give Katniss when she asks why he gave her bread as a child?
What differences does Katniss see in the ways Peeta and Gale view the world?
What differences does Katniss see in the ways Peeta and Gale view the world?
What accounts for these differences between Gale and Peeta?
What accounts for these differences between Gale and Peeta?
Why doesn't Peeta want Katniss to die for him?
Why doesn't Peeta want Katniss to die for him?
What does Katniss realize about her feelings for Peeta as they argue?
What does Katniss realize about her feelings for Peeta as they argue?
When does Peeta say he first started loving Katniss?
When does Peeta say he first started loving Katniss?
What does Katniss realize about Peeta's love as they talk?
What does Katniss realize about Peeta's love as they talk?
What do Katniss and Peeta receive at the end of this chapter?
What do Katniss and Peeta receive at the end of this chapter?
What reward will Katniss and Peeta receive if they win the Hunger Games?
What reward will Katniss and Peeta receive if they win the Hunger Games?
What kind of connection does Katniss have to Haymitch?
What kind of connection does Katniss have to Haymitch?
Which tribute dies during the days of rain, and why does this upset Katniss?
Which tribute dies during the days of rain, and why does this upset Katniss?
Why has Katniss decided that she will never get married?
Why has Katniss decided that she will never get married?
What problem do Katniss and Peeta encounter as they try to hunt together?
What problem do Katniss and Peeta encounter as they try to hunt together?
What do they do to resolve the problem of hunting together?
What do they do to resolve the problem of hunting together?
Why does Katniss become angry with Peeta while hunting?
Why does Katniss become angry with Peeta while hunting?
Who dies at the end of this chapter and how?
Who dies at the end of this chapter and how?
What is ironic about the way Foxface dies?
What is ironic about the way Foxface dies?
Why do Katniss and Peeta decide to keep some of the nightlock berries?
Why do Katniss and Peeta decide to keep some of the nightlock berries?
Why does Katniss grant Peeta's request to return to the cave even though it's not the smartest plan of action?
Why does Katniss grant Peeta's request to return to the cave even though it's not the smartest plan of action?
What do the Gamemakers do to draw Peeta and Katniss together with Cato as they continue to avoid each other?
What do the Gamemakers do to draw Peeta and Katniss together with Cato as they continue to avoid each other?
What challenge do Katniss and Peeta face when Cato finally comes to them?
What challenge do Katniss and Peeta face when Cato finally comes to them?
For what reason has Cato finally emerged from the woods?
For what reason has Cato finally emerged from the woods?
What has been chasing Cato, and where do he, Katniss, and Peeta go to escape them?
What has been chasing Cato, and where do he, Katniss, and Peeta go to escape them?
What does Katniss discover about the mutts as they try to climb the cornucopia?
What does Katniss discover about the mutts as they try to climb the cornucopia?
What stalemate does Cato create with Katniss?
What stalemate does Cato create with Katniss?
How do Katniss and Peeta work together to defeat Cato?
How do Katniss and Peeta work together to defeat Cato?
What problems do Katniss and Peeta face as they wait for Cato to die?
What problems do Katniss and Peeta face as they wait for Cato to die?
How does Cato finally die?
How does Cato finally die?
What announcement does Claudius Templesmith make soon after Peeta and Katniss reach the lake?
What announcement does Claudius Templesmith make soon after Peeta and Katniss reach the lake?
What does this announcement make Katniss realize about the Capitol?
What does this announcement make Katniss realize about the Capitol?
What does Katniss mean when she says 'I know death right here, right now would be the easier of the two'?
What does Katniss mean when she says 'I know death right here, right now would be the easier of the two'?
Why does Peeta want to die instead of winning the games?
Why does Peeta want to die instead of winning the games?
What plan do Katniss and Peeta devise to outsmart the Capitol and ensure victory for both of them?
What plan do Katniss and Peeta devise to outsmart the Capitol and ensure victory for both of them?
What happens after Peeta and Katniss are declared the victors of the Hunger Games?
What happens after Peeta and Katniss are declared the victors of the Hunger Games?
Despite running from the medical operations in the past, why is Katniss unable to leave Peeta as the doctors work on him?
Despite running from the medical operations in the past, why is Katniss unable to leave Peeta as the doctors work on him?
What do the Capitol doctors do for Katniss as they knock her out?
What do the Capitol doctors do for Katniss as they knock her out?
What does Katniss realize about the Avox girl when she comes to visit her?
What does Katniss realize about the Avox girl when she comes to visit her?
What is Katniss's biggest concern when she is finally well enough to leave her recovery room?
What is Katniss's biggest concern when she is finally well enough to leave her recovery room?
For what reason is Katniss not allowed to see Peeta right away?
For what reason is Katniss not allowed to see Peeta right away?
What does Katniss realize about the Capitol people and their reaction to the games as her prep team prepares her to be presented to the country?
What does Katniss realize about the Capitol people and their reaction to the games as her prep team prepares her to be presented to the country?
What is the reason Cinna dresses Katniss so simply for her presentation?
What is the reason Cinna dresses Katniss so simply for her presentation?
What does Haymitch tell Katniss right before her presentation?
What does Haymitch tell Katniss right before her presentation?
What does Haymitch mean when he tells Katniss that he didn't have to give Peeta the same advice because Peeta is 'already there'?
What does Haymitch mean when he tells Katniss that he didn't have to give Peeta the same advice because Peeta is 'already there'?
How does Katniss react when she sees Peeta again, and why is this a good thing?
How does Katniss react when she sees Peeta again, and why is this a good thing?
What kind of show does the Capitol put on for the people of Panem as they show the highlights of the Hunger Games, and why is this good for Katniss?
What kind of show does the Capitol put on for the people of Panem as they show the highlights of the Hunger Games, and why is this good for Katniss?
What does Katniss realize about President Snow as he gives her a victor's crown?
What does Katniss realize about President Snow as he gives her a victor's crown?
How does Katniss play up her love for Peeta during their interview with Caesar Flickerman?
How does Katniss play up her love for Peeta during their interview with Caesar Flickerman?
What surprise does Katniss get during the interview?
What surprise does Katniss get during the interview?
What reason does Katniss give the Capitol for attempting to eat the poisoned berries?
What reason does Katniss give the Capitol for attempting to eat the poisoned berries?
What starts to happen to Katniss's relationship with Peeta on the way home and why?
What starts to happen to Katniss's relationship with Peeta on the way home and why?
Why is Katniss nervous about seeing Gale again?
Why is Katniss nervous about seeing Gale again?
What does Katniss mean when she says, 'already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me'?
What does Katniss mean when she says, 'already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me'?
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Study Notes
Rule Change and Its Impact
- Katniss realizes the Capitol's rule change aims to maximize audience entertainment by fostering a romance between her and Peeta.
- She feels compelled to maintain her relationship with Peeta to secure sponsorship, fearing audience disapproval if she doesn't.
Peeta's Condition and Mutual Support
- Katniss discovers bloody streaks by a stream, indicating Peeta's presence.
- She finds Peeta camouflaged in mud, an ironic reflection of his past as a baker.
- Upon locating Peeta, Katniss tends to his wounds and provides him with food, showcasing her nurturing side.
- Peeta's stab wound becomes infected, creating a critical health concern as Katniss cares for him.
Challenges in the Arena
- Claudius Templesmith announces a feast at the Cornucopia, prompting a dilemma about resources.
- Katniss receives gifts from sponsors, including sleep medicine to help her gather supplies without Peeta's awareness.
- Their hunting collaboration is thwarted by Peeta's noise, leading them to separate to improve their chances.
Relationships and Emotional Conflicts
- Katniss reflects on Gale and Peeta's varying perspectives; Gale is distrustful, whereas Peeta embodies trust.
- Tensions arise between Katniss and Peeta due to their emerging feelings and survival instincts.
- Peeta's confession of his longstanding love for Katniss complicates their relationship dynamics.
Strategic Decisions and Survival Tactics
- The duo learns to use nightlock berries as a tactic against Cato, asserting their intent to defy the Capitol.
- Their plan pivots when Cato appears in armor, escalating the confrontation, which leads to a group struggle against mutant creatures.
Culmination of the Games
- The finale involves a coordinated effort by Peeta and Katniss to eliminate Cato, drawing on their complementary skills.
- Their shared experiences culminate in a dramatic standoff where both face the moral implications of survival.
Aftermath and Capitol's Greed
- After being declared victors, Katniss acknowledges the Capitol's ulterior motive; they never intended for two tributes to survive.
- Katniss grapples with emerging feelings of loyalty and love toward Peeta amidst the chaos of survival.
- The Capitol's focus shifts from care to spectacle, leveraging their relationship as a title for public entertainment.
Reflections and Personal Growth
- Upon returning home, Katniss feels pressure from both her past relationships and the Capitol’s manipulation.
- She expresses a desire to protect herself and her family from future risks, pondering over marriage and children.
Peeta's Real Love
- Evidence of Peeta's genuine affection for Katniss is established through his selfless actions, memorable childhood moments, and unwavering support.
- Their shared experiences forge a complicated bond, encapsulated in moments of trust, sacrifice, and the hardship of survival.
Complex Emotions and Future Uncertainties
- As they navigate their way back home, tensions grow between Katniss and Peeta due to misunderstandings about each other's feelings.
- Katniss reflects on her emotions regarding Gale and Peeta as they drift apart, indicating unresolved feelings.
Final Notes
- The narrative illustrates the struggle between personal integrity, survival instincts, and the influence of external pressures in the unforgiving landscape of the Hunger Games.
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