Distinguish whether or not Katniss was sincere in her emotions about the fact that both she and Peeta could win the Games or if it was another part of the 'lovebirds' act that she was putting on for the public.
-Hannah
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I think Katniss really was sincere in thinking she and Peeta can win the games. They are the only team left, even if they are still a little weak. Together, healthy, they could overpower Cato. I do not think Katniss thinks she and Peeta would be “lovebirds” after the game if they won. She is just playing that so the audience and sponsors like them.
ReplyDeleteIn reading Katniss's sudden lapse in judgement when she calls out Peeta's name after the rule change, I came to the conclusion that Katniss sincerely believe's that both she and Peeta can win. If you had the choice to kill one less tribute, you would surely take it. Who wants to kill someone they know and are friendly with? You don't have to be lovebirds to be that compassionate. At the end of the book Katniss is surprised and devastated when she realizes that the rule change was a lie. She sincerely believed they would win it together, that's why she nursed Peeta back to health. Katniss risked her life to get him medicine, she cares about him and sincerely thought they will make it to the end, even if they weren't true lovebirds.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the word "lovebirds" in the question I think of the mockingjay as more then just a symbol of the emerging rebellion, but also as a symbol of the entangled melodies of love in the story. The mockingjay can repeat human melodies, Katniss' struggle with her love of both Peeta and Gale reappears in most of her decision making like the mockingjay's repeating. Eventually Katniss will have to settle on a tune to sing.
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