The Power of Appearances
How do Katniss and Peeta use their “love story” to protect themselves and others?
They pretend to be in love so the Capitol believes their previous actions were romantic, not rebellious.
How does President Snow try to control Katniss?
He pressures her to act in ways that calm the districts and protect the Capitol’s power.
How are Capitol citizens disconnected from the districts?
They live comfortably and do not experience hunger or hardship.
How do small acts spark rebellion?
Gestures like the three-finger salute unite people and show resistance.
How does the Capitol use entertainment to distract people from suffering in the districts?
It turns the Hunger Games and interviews into exciting shows so people focus on entertainment instead of injustice.
Why does President Snow fear how Katniss is perceived?
If people see her as a rebel, she could inspire the districts to rise up.
How do the Hunger Games maintain control?
They remind the districts that the Capitol has power over their lives.
Why is the Capitol feast significant?
People waste food while others in the districts are starving.
Why does Katniss become the Mockingjay symbol?
Her actions show courage and defiance against the Capitol.
Why do many tributes protect Katniss during the Quarter Quell?
They believe she is important to the rebellion and want to help her survive.
How does Plutarch challenge the idea that appearances reflect reality?
He appears loyal to the Capitol but secretly supports the rebellion.
What does the mockingjay symbol represent?
It shows something the Capitol could not control.
How does Katniss react to Capitol behaviour?
She feels disgusted and shocked by their lack of awareness.
How does hope help rebellion grow?
It encourages people to believe change is possible.
How does being a symbol of the rebellion affect Katniss?
She is left out of conversations and protected against her will, so she is often confused and doesn't know the full story.
How does Finnick’s image differ from his true character?
He seems arrogant and shallow but is actually loyal and brave.
How does destroying the arena shift power?
It breaks the Capitol’s system and shows their control can be challenged.
Are Capitol citizens cruel or ignorant?
Mostly ignorant because they do not understand life in the districts.
Why does the Quarter Quell fail to stop rebellion?
It actually brings rebels together and strengthens resistance.
How does fear help the Capitol maintain control?
Harsh punishments and the Hunger Games scare people into obeying the Capitol.
How is the Quarter Quell part of a deception?
Some tributes secretly work together to protect Katniss and help the rebels.
Why was Katniss’s threat to eat the berries powerful?
It rejected the Capitol’s rules and took control away from them.
What does their love of the Games show?
They treat violence and suffering as entertainment.
At the end of Catching Fire, what shows the rebellion is growing?
The arena is destroyed and Katniss is rescued by the rebels.
How do symbols help unite people against the Capitol?
Symbols like the mockingjay and the three-finger salute give people hope and a shared way to show resistance.