District
District 1
(luxury goods)
Katniss Everdeen
The protagonist and narrator of the story, a 16-year-old girl from District 12 who volunteers for the Hunger Games to protect her sister.
Chapter 1
Katniss Everdeen wakes up and finds her sister, Prim, in her mother's bed on the day of the reaping, a lottery where tributes are chosen to participate in the deadly Hunger Games
The Seam
the impoverished area of District 12 where Katniss lives. It's where she and Gale hunt and gather food, showing the harsh realities of life in this district
What do Colors stand for?
associated with the districts and the Capitol, are used to symbolize social disparities and the Capitol's control
District 2
(masonry and defense)
Peeta Mellark
The male tribute from District 12, a kind baker's son who becomes Katniss's love interest and ally in the Games.
Chapter 2
Katniss Everdeen, devastated by the news of her sister Prim's potential selection, volunteers to take her place in the Hunger Games
Black Market (Hob)
This is where Katniss and Gale trade for supplies, highlighting the limitations of District 12 and the existence of a black market
What does the bread symbol stand for?
a symbol of sustenance and survival
District 4
(fishing)
Haymitch Abernathy
The winner of the Hunger Games from District 12, who serves as Katniss and Peeta's mentor and strategist during their training and the Games.
Chapter 3
Katniss and Peeta are escorted to separate rooms for their final moments before leaving District 12
Mayor's House
Katniss sells strawberries here, meeting the Mayor's daughter Madge. This is also where she learns about the Reaping, the selection process for the Hunger Games
What does the Three-Finger Salute stand for?
initially a goodbye in District 12, evolves into a powerful symbol of solidarity, respect, and resistance against the Capitol
District 11
(agriculture)
Effie Trinket
The Capitol representative for District 12, who escorts the tributes to the Capitol and oversees their preparation for the Games
Chapter 4
Peeta volunteers to clean up Haymitch, who is drunk and has fallen in his own vomit
Training Center
tributes prepare for the Games, and Katniss encounters Haymitch and other characters who will play a role in the Games
What does Fire stand for?
(Katniss)
her first dress is lit with synthetic flames, earning her the nickname "the girl on fire". Fire also represents destruction and chaos
District 12
(Katniss's home)
Cinna
Katniss's stylist, who creates her iconic "girl on fire" look and helps her navigate the Capitol's social scene
Chapter 5
Katniss and Peeta are presented to the Capitol's audience in their costumes, which are designed to evoke District 12's coal mining industry by using flames
The Capitol
the luxurious and technologically advanced city that rules Panem. Katniss and the other tributes are taken here for the Games
What does the mockingjay stand for?
a symbol of rebellion and resistance against the Capitol's oppressive rule