“The only known sources for these deadly berries are in the arena of the 74th Hunger Games and around District 12 and District 13.”
]]>Nightlock is a wild plant with poisonous berries that Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark used to win the 74th Hunger Games. The berries are infamous for the lethal poisonous juices that are inside. The nightlock juice is so toxic that it can kill anyone who eats it in a matter of seconds.
“The only known sources for these deadly berries are in the arena of the 74th Hunger Games and around District 12 and District 13.”
“Against Peeta’s wishes, Katniss traveled to where the bags were, grabbed District 12’s bag, and got back to Peeta after getting into a scramble with others in the arena fighting to get to the bags.”
]]>During the 74th Hunger Games, the gamemaker, Seneca Crane, placed 12 bags in the Games arena, one for each district. They contained something each specific district was in need of. For Katniss and Peeta, it was a medication for Peeta’s gaping wound.
“Against Peeta’s wishes, Katniss traveled to where the bags were, grabbed District 12’s bag, and got back to Peeta after getting into a scramble with others in the arena fighting to get to the bags.”
“Peeta hoped the reminder of what she has to live for would motivate her to try to survive the Games, rather than sacrificing her life to save him, as she intended.”
]]>Every Tribute gets to carry one non-weapon item into the arena as a “token” from their district. Katniss carries her Mockingjay pin in both the first and second Games. Peeta, in the 75th Games, wears a medallion. Effie made the medallion upon Peeta's request. It contained pictures of the three people (other than Peeta) who Katniss' cares about most in the world; Prim, her mother, and Gale.
“Peeta hoped the reminder of what she has to live for would motivate her to try to survive the Games, rather than sacrificing her life to save him, as she intended.”
“At first, Katniss was slightly confused with the fact that Finnick had the bangle, and thought he stole it from Haymitch, but then realized that Haymitch had given it to Finnick to send her a signal.”
]]>In the 75th Hunger Games, Finnick Odair from District 4 had a token that was a gold bangle with a flame pattern. This token was first given to Haymitch Abernathy from Effie Trinket as a sign of them being a team. Haymitch gave it to Finnick to tell Katniss to make him an ally, as he could later help her in the games.
“At first, Katniss was slightly confused with the fact that Finnick had the bangle, and thought he stole it from Haymitch, but then realized that Haymitch had given it to Finnick to send her a signal.”
"Be a Hunger Games Tribute." Chibi Jewels. WordPress, 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
“The fashion at the Capitol is much different than the districts and is an acquired taste. There are many mismatched colors and wild, bold patterns and hairstyles.”
]]>This purple dress was what Effie wore to Katniss and Peeta’s wedding party at the presidential palace. Knowing that this night meant a lot to the capital and to the couple, Effie wanted to look her best, which, in the eyes of the Capitol, she did.
“The fashion at the Capitol is much different than the districts and is an acquired taste. There are many mismatched colors and wild, bold patterns and hairstyles.”
"Effie Trinket Catching Fire Costume." Pinterest. Pinterest, n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2014.
“Every year, the flag was waved during the reaping of each district tribute in order to keep the districts from thoughts of rebellion.”
]]>The flag of Panem symbolized that the Capitol reigned over each district.
“Every year, the flag was waved during the reaping of each district tribute in order to keep the districts from thoughts of rebellion.”
"Panem Flag." The Hunger Games Wiki. Wikia, n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2014.
“While the jacket itself does not play that big of role to the story, tt quickly became a symbol of Katniss’ strength and allegiance to her family.”
]]>One of the key pieces of Katniss’ outfits was the story and history of this oversized leather jacket that Katniss wore. It once belonged to her father, and she wore it while hunting outside the district limits with her friend, Gale.
“While the jacket itself does not play that big of role to the story, tt quickly became a symbol of Katniss’ strength and allegiance to her family.”
"The Hunger Games Costumes on the Auction Block." Tyranny of Style. Tyranny Of Style/Joe Kucharski, n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.
“These outfits contrasted directly with Katniss’ image of a hunter and Peeta’s background as a poor baker’s son.”
]]>Katniss’ first reaping dress (for the 74th Hunger Games), made of vintage fabric with small details at the shoulders, represented both her beauty and vulnerability. Peeta looked very presentable and sharp in his plain shirt and slightly pinstriped pants.
“These outfits contrasted directly with Katniss’ image of a hunter and Peeta’s background as a poor baker’s son.”
"The Hunger Games Costumes on the Auction Block." Tyranny of Style. Tyranny Of Style/Joe Kucharski, n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.