CHARACTERS of the Hunger Games

Who is Katniss Everdeen?

The protagonist of The Hunger Games, a skilled hunter who volunteers for Prim.

What are Katniss's key characteristics?

Protective, independent, courageous, resourceful, compassionate, skilled, and defiant.

What is Katniss's greatest strength besides her physical skills?

Her ability to maintain her humanity and compassion.

Who is Primrose Everdeen?

Katniss's younger sister and the person Katniss sacrifices herself to protect.

What does Prim represent?

Innocence, love, vulnerability, and Katniss's motivation.

Who is Peeta Mellark?

The male tribute from District 12 and Katniss's ally.

What does Peeta represent?

Humanity, compassion, kindness, and moral resistance.

What is Peeta's greatest concern about the Games?

Losing his identity and becoming someone he does not want to be.

How are Katniss and Peeta different?

Katniss is practical and survival-focused, while Peeta is emotionally intelligent and compassionate.

What do Katniss and Peeta have in common?

Both resist allowing the Capitol to completely control who they are.

Who is Gale Hawthorne?

Katniss's friend from District 12 who represents her life before the Games.

What does Gale represent?

Freedom, independence, hunting, District 12, and Katniss's past.

Who is Rue?

A young tribute from District 11 who becomes Katniss's ally.

What does Rue represent?

Innocence, vulnerability, humanity, and the victims of the Capitol.

Why is Rue important to Katniss?

Katniss sees similarities between Rue and Prim.

Who is Cinna?

Katniss's stylist who helps create her public image.

What does Cinna represent?

Creativity, symbolism, image, and subtle resistance.

Who is Haymitch?

Katniss and Peeta's mentor and a former Hunger Games victor.

Why is Haymitch important?

He understands that survival depends on strategy, sponsors, popularity, and public perception.

Who is Effie Trinket?

A Capitol representative who helps prepare Katniss and Peeta.

What does Effie represent?

Capitol superficiality, class privilege, appearance, and propaganda.

Who is Seneca Crane?

The Head Gamemaker who helps design and control the Games.

What does Seneca Crane represent?

The artificial construction of violence as entertainment.

Who is President Snow?

The leader of Panem and the main symbol of authoritarian power.

What does President Snow represent?

Oppression, fear, political manipulation, control, and authoritarianism.