“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.
“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.
“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.”
“Just like the mockingjay, this dress encourages the revolutionaries to move forward.”
]]>Katniss' wedding dress was just another costume she put on to please the Capitol. However, when her wedding was canceled, Cinna worked his magic on the dress to make it a far more potent symbol. As she spins around during an interview with Caesar Flickerman, the white dress turns black and exposes wings around her arms.
“Just like the mockingjay, this dress encourages the revolutionaries to move forward.”
Grose, Megan. "Katniss’ Wedding Dress." Design Works. Pinboard Theme and WordPress, 25 Nov. 2013. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.
“These roses were grown in a greenhouse in the presidential mansion in the Capitol and, to Katniss, were not just flowers, but a promise of Snow’s revenge.”
]]>Panem’s President Coriolanus Snow wore a white rose in his jacket lapel in an attempt to hide the smell of blood that came from mouth sores due to a poisoned drink that enabled him to mercilessly survive.
“These roses were grown in a greenhouse in the presidential mansion in the Capitol and, to Katniss, were not just flowers, but a promise of Snow’s revenge.”