What is the Mockingjay?

A bird created by the accidental mating of genetically modified Jabberjays and female mockingbirds. It becomes the symbol of the rebellion.

Why did Katniss volunteer?

She volunteered as 'Tribute' to save her younger sister, Primrose, whose name was originally drawn in the Reaping.

What is the Three Finger Salute?

An old gesture from District 12 used to express thanks, admiration, or goodbye to someone you love. It becomes a symbol of resistance.

Tributes from wealthy districts (1, 2, and 4) who train their whole lives for the Games and often volunteer.

How did Katniss and Peeta both survive the first Games?

They threatened to commit double suicide by eating poisonous Nightlock berries, forcing the Gamemakers to declare two winners.

What happened to District 13?

It was thought to be destroyed by the Capitol during the first rebellion but actually survived underground and became the center of the second rebellion.

Who is President Snow?

Coriolanus Snow is the tyrannical ruler of Panem who uses fear and the Hunger Games to maintain control.

What is the Quarter Quell?

A special version of the Hunger Games held every 25 years with a unique twist. The 3rd Quarter Quell reaped existing victors.

The only living victor from District 12 (before Katniss and Peeta), who serves as their drunken but cunning mentor.

What is the prequel about?

'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' focuses on a young Coriolanus Snow and his mentorship of Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games.

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The Hunger Games Characters

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Occupation: Escort

Affiliation: The Capitol / District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Effie Trinket

The Hunger GamesEscort

The eccentric Capitol escort for District 12 tributes, known for her colorful wigs and manners.

Occupation: Escort

Affiliation: The Capitol / District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

FussyOptimisticLoyal

Abilities

EtiquetteOrganization

Quote:

May the odds be ever in your favor.

FashiobleCapitolLoyal

Effie Trinket – The Hunger Games character profile

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Occupation: Hunter / Soldier

Affiliation: District 12 / District 13

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Gale Hawthorne

The Hunger GamesThe Rebel

Katniss's best friend and hunting partner, a fierce believer in the rebellion.

Occupation: Hunter / Soldier

Affiliation: District 12 / District 13

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

PassionateAngryStrategic

Abilities

HuntingTrappingCombat

Quote:

It's happening! It's filly happening!

RebelFighterStrategist

Gale Hawthorne – The Hunger Games character profile

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Occupation: Mentor

Affiliation: District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Haymitch Abernathy

The Hunger GamesMentor

The cynical, alcoholic victor of the 50th Hunger Games who mentors Katniss and Peeta.

Occupation: Mentor

Affiliation: District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

SarcasticCleverTroubled

Abilities

StrategyManipulation

Quote:

Stay alive.

VictorMentorCynic

Haymitch Abernathy – The Hunger Games character profile

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Occupation: Hunter / Tribute / Soldier

Affiliation: District 12 / The Rebellion

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Katniss Everdeen

The Hunger GamesThe Mockingjay

The Girl on Fire. A skilled archer from District 12 who becomes the reluctant face of the rebellion.

Occupation: Hunter / Tribute / Soldier

Affiliation: District 12 / The Rebellion

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

BraveProtectiveDefiant

Abilities

ArcheryHuntingSurvival

Quote:

I volunteer! I volunteer as tribute!

HeroArcherSymbol

Katniss Everdeen – The Hunger Games character profile

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Occupation: Baker / Tribute

Affiliation: District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Peeta Mellark

The Hunger GamesThe Baker's Boy

The male tribute from District 12, known for his kindness, strength, and camouflage skills.

Occupation: Baker / Tribute

Affiliation: District 12

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

SelflessKindArtistic

Abilities

CamouflageStrengthCharisma

Quote:

I just don't want them to change me.

KindStrongLoyal

Peeta Mellark – The Hunger Games character profile

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Occupation: President

Affiliation: The Capitol

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

President Snow

The Hunger GamesThe Dictator

The ruthless autocrat of Panem who smells of blood and roses.

Occupation: President

Affiliation: The Capitol

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

CruelCalculatedManipulative

Abilities

PoliticsIntimidationPoisoning

Quote:

Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear.

VillainTyrantPoisoner

President Snow – The Hunger Games character profile

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Rank	Character	Battle Score	Tier
1	President Snow	7.70	mid

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