The Hunger Games Mockingjay - 1116 Words

YASHA’S BOOK REPORT- THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PLOT ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY’ takes place several months since the last outing, Catching Fire. Seventeen year old Katniss Everdeen has survived The Hunger Games twice, but along with her outstanding victory, which bewildered The Capitol’s devious Gamemakers. There were consequences. The infuriated president of Panem, President Snow, didn’t see actions taking place in order to eliminate Katniss, which was his bidding. Therefore, he plans to get his revenge by spreading chaos across Panem, until Katniss’ world has been reduced to rubble. So, in an act of fighting back, Katniss must become Panem’s Mockingjay, the symbol of rebellion against the Capitol, no matter what the personal cost. CHARACTERS Katniss Everdeen- A girl who never wanted a life in the Games, she only stepped up to save her sister, Prim, as well as keep her mother alive. Gale Hawthorne- Another tribute from the Games, he was also a companion to Katniss whenever she went in the woods to hunt, that was before the Games. In this book, he is second-in-command to Katniss during the battle to dissolve the Capitol. Peeta Mellark- He is Katniss’ personal love interest. Before the Games begun, he had a job being a pastry maker in District 12, Katniss’ hometown, at the end of Catching Fire, he was captured and secured by the Capitol. He plays a huge role in this story, being held hostage by President Snow, as well as being brainwashed and turned againstShow MoreRelatedThe Hunger Games, Catching Fire, And Mockingjay1271 Words   |  6 Pagesand it is even portrayed by some of the most beloved characters in pop culture today. One such character is Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games series. By taking the cognitive approach to examine this case, it is easy to diagnose and suggest possible treatments for the character. First of all, who is Katniss Everdeen? 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