The Hunger Games Characters Overview

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Katniss Everdeen

Main character and narrator, 16 years old.
Voluntarily replaces her sister, Prim, in the Hunger Games.
Nicknamed "Catnip" by her best friend, Gale.
Her name was entered twenty times in the reaping lottery.

Peeta Melark

Male tribute from District 12, known as the "Star Crossed Lover."
Survives the 74th Hunger Games.
Strong and artistic personality.

Primrose Everdeen

Katniss's 12-year-old sister, known as "Prim."
A healer with a nurturing nature and an owner of a nanny goat.
Selected to compete in the Hunger Games, but Katniss takes her place.

Haymitch Abernathy

Katniss and Peeta's mentor for the Hunger Games.
Winner of the 50th Hunger Games (Quarter Quell), aged 38.
Often seen intoxicated.

Effie Trinket

Chaperone for District 12 tributes in the Hunger Games.
Notable for her pink hair and adherence to the "Capitol Look."
Famous for saying, "May the odds be ever in your favor."

Gale Hawthorne

Katniss's best friend and hunting partner.
Described as very attractive, the oldest sibling, and a coal miner's son.
Often calls Katniss "Catnip."

President Snow

Ruler of Panem and an antagonist in the story.
Reacts with anger towards Katniss for her acts of defiance during the Hunger Games.

Rue

Female tribute from District 11, 12 years old.
Characterized by dark brown hair, skin, and bright, dark eyes.
Physical similarities to Prim endear her to Katniss.

Thresh

Male tribute from District 11, noted for physical prowess.
Shares dark brown skin and golden brown eyes with Rue.
Tall and muscular, seen as a strong competitor.

Marvel

Male tribute from District 1, known only as "the boy from District 1" initially.
A Career Tribute and becomes Katniss's third kill in the Games.

Glimmer

Female tribute from District 1, initially enters the chariot parade in silver attire.
Differently portrayed in the film with a hot pink ensemble.

Clove

Female tribute from District 2, noted for arrogance and skill with weapons.
Notorious for making one of the first kills of the 74th Hunger Games.

Cinna

Katniss's stylist, known for his supportive role and creative designs.

Portia

Peeta's stylist, involved in preparing him for public appearances.

Foxface

Elusive tribute known for cunning survival tactics, such as stealing food from Career Tributes.
Meets her end after consuming poison berries.

Cato

Male tribute from District 2, main antagonist in The Hunger Games.
Known for his size, strength, and lethal skills, considered the most formidable opponent by Katniss and Peeta.

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Explore the key characters from 'The Hunger Games' series. This quiz covers the main features and backgrounds of characters like Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark, and Primrose Everdeen. Test your knowledge and discover how these characters shape the story.

The Hunger Games Characters Overview

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Who is Katniss Everdeen?

Who is Peeta Melark?

Who is Primrose Everdeen?

Who is Haymitch Abernathy?

Who is Effie Trinket?

Who is Gale Hawthorne?

Who is President Snow?

Who is Rue?

Who is Thresh?

Who is Marvel?

Who is Glimmer?

Who is Clove?

Who is Cinna?

Who is Portia?

Who is Foxface?

Who is Cato?