![]() ![]() In Mockingjay, Katniss still feels like a regular civilian, but her media exposure has endowed her with a great deal of public influence. During her first Hunger Games, Katniss came off as prickly and naive - resentful of the cameras until she realized that she could use the media to her own benefit. ![]() In the novels, both the Capitol and the rebels depend on media as a weapon - it is almost equally (if not more) important as hand-to-hand combat. Suzanne Collins has spoken about both Roman gladiators and the rise of reality television as inspirations for the concept behind The Hunger Games. Even when she is close to death, Katniss imagines Prim pulling her back into the light - Prim's spirit keeps her going even when she feels like she has nothing to live for. Throughout the difficulties of her position, she depends on others to remain hopeful, as well - most notably Peeta and Prim. ![]() Upon accepting the role of "Mockingjay," she embraces her role as a symbol of hope for the districts. Katniss Everdeen has displayed similar resilience throughout the Hunger Games trilogy. The Mockingjay is the embodiment of hope - a creature that has managed to adapt and survive despite human efforts to eradicate it. ![]()
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