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Panem

A dystopian nation located in the ruins of North America, divided into 12 districts and the Capitol.

The Hunger Games

Created as a punishment for the districts' rebellion and to remind them of the Capitol's power, serving as entertainment and a tool of control.

Katniss Everdeen

The protagonist, skilled archer, and hunter from District 12 who volunteers to take her sister's place in the Games.

Prim Everdeen

Katniss's younger sister, kind and gentle, whose name is originally drawn for the Games.

Gale Hawthorne

Katniss's best friend and hunting partner, a strong and rebellious young man.

Peeta Mellark

The male tribute from District 12, who is kind, strategic, and deeply in love with Katniss.

Effie Trinket

District 12's escort, who is enthusiastic about Capitol culture but gradually grows fond of Katniss and Peeta.

Haymitch Abernathy

District 12's mentor, a former victor, often drunk but offers valuable guidance.

Cinna

Katniss's stylist, known for his subtle rebellion and care for Katniss.

Foxface

A clever and resourceful tribute who uses her intelligence to survive.

Cato

A strong and aggressive Career tribute from District 2.

Clove

A Career tribute skilled with knives.

Thresh

The male tribute from District 11, strong and protective of Rue.

Rue

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

Avox

Someone punished by the Capitol, having their tongue cut out for rebellion.

Katniss's confession to Peeta

Katniss shares her discomfort with being part of the Capitol's spectacle and her determination to stay true to herself.

Haymitch's advice during training

Haymitch advises them to stay together and not reveal their strengths too early.

Katniss's score in the private Gamemakers session

Katniss: 11 (for her boldness in shooting an arrow at the Gamemakers).

Peeta's score in the private Gamemakers session

Peeta: 8.

Importance of live interviews

The interviews help tributes gain sponsors.

Peeta's shocking revelation

Peeta reveals his love for Katniss during the interviews, which shocks everyone.

Examples of Katniss feeling betrayed by Peeta

When Peeta announces his love during the interview and when Peeta teams up with the Careers, though he was doing it to protect her.

Haymitch's advice when the Games start

To run away from the Cornucopia and find water.

Gamemakers' manipulation of the Games

Sending fireballs to force Katniss toward the Careers and introducing muttations and rule changes.

Gifts Katniss receives from sponsors

Burn ointment, bread, and broth.

Katniss' allies during the Games

Rue and later Peeta.

Gamemakers manipulating the Games

Sending fireballs to force Katniss toward the Careers.

Gamemakers manipulating the Games

Introducing muttations and rule changes.

Gifts from sponsors to Katniss

Burn ointment.

Gifts from sponsors to Katniss

Bread.

Gifts from sponsors to Katniss

Broth.

Katniss' allies during the Games

Rue and later Peeta.

How Rue is killed

She is speared by another tribute while helping Katniss.

New rule by the Gamemakers

Two tributes from the same district can win.

Items provided at the feast

Items the tributes desperately need to survive.

How Katniss and Peeta leave the Games together

They threaten to eat poisonous berries, forcing the Gamemakers to declare them both winners.

Odysseus

The hero of the epic, King of Ithaca, known for his cunning and leadership.

Effect of eating the Lotus

They forget their desire to return home.

Polyphemus

A Cyclops and shepherd, Polyphemus traps Odysseus and his men.

Reason Odysseus does not kill Polyphemus

They need him alive to move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance.

Cunning over strength

Odysseus outsmarts Polyphemus by telling him his name is 'Nobody' and hiding under sheep to escape.

Escape from the Sirens

Odysseus's men block their ears with beeswax, and he is tied to the mast.

Scylla and Charybdis

Odysseus loses six men to Scylla while avoiding Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool.

Reason Odysseus does not reveal himself in Ithaca

To assess the situation and the suitors threatening his home.

Secret pact between Odysseus and Penelope

Their bed, built around a rooted olive tree, cannot be moved.

Odysseus' wife

Penelope.

Odysseus' homeland

Ithaca.

Zeus

The king of the gods.

Athena's role in the story

She aids Odysseus with wisdom and disguises.

Telemachus

Odysseus's son.

How Circe helps Odysseus

She provides guidance for his journey home.

King Aeolus

The keeper of the winds.

Tiresias

A blind prophet in the Underworld.

What destroys Odysseus' men

Eating Helios's sacred cattle.

Greek code of hospitality

Hosts must treat guests with kindness, fearing divine punishment.

Circe's final warning

To avoid eating Helios's cattle.

Cruelest of the suitors

Antinous.

Odysseus' character flaw

Arrogance or hubris.

Reason Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar

To protect him and allow him to gather information.

Aloof

Emotionally distant.

Whey

Liquid remaining after milk is curdled.

Plunder

To steal goods by force.

Immortal

Living forever.

Hospitality

Generous treatment of guests.

Odysseus' arrogance

He taunts Polyphemus after escaping, risking Poseidon's wrath.

Odysseus as a hero

Despite his arrogance, he demonstrates bravery, cleverness, and leadership.