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Why did Katniss get rid of Gale?
After Prim’s death, Gale leaves voluntarily because neither of them can avoid the matter of Prim’s death having been caused by Gale’s invention, with Katniss letting him go without a word.
What was Prim’s cat’s name?
Buttercup
Buttercup is a “hideous-looking cat” that belonged to Primrose Everdeen. Prim named him Buttercup because she insisted that his muddy yellow coat matched the bright flower.
What does Buttercup symbolize in Mockingjay?
Katniss describes Buttercup as “the world’s ugliest cat” with a “mashed-in nose, half of one ear missing, eyes the color of rotting squash.” By the end of Mockinjay, Katniss is also much worse for the wear. I believe that this is a representation of Katniss’s uneasy relationship with herself.
What is Prim’s gift to Katniss?
In the film Katniss gives Prim the mockingjay pin she got from Madge, the mayor’s daughter, but when Katniss volunteers for the Games Prim gives it back to her for good luck.
Is Katniss descended from the Covey?
The most likely ancestor to Katniss is none other than Maude Ivory. Out of all the Covey members, they appear to have the most in common with their talent for singing, ability to pick up songs quickly and their love of mockingjays.
How did Katniss get the money to pay for Prim’s gift?
Because she doesn’t want to get other people in trouble by connecting them with her illegal hunting, she says she got the money for the goat by selling her mother’s old silver locket, but in reality she and Gale killed a large buck and sold it at the Hob.
What is the status of Peeta’s leg?
What is the status of Peeta’s leg wound? It was cut to the bone, is infected, and is beginning blood poisoning. How can a goat change your life in district 12?
Is Gale responsible for Prim’s death?
Gale didn’t kill prim, but was one among the people who were responsible for the bombing. He indirectly killed Prim. Gale and Beetee developed ticker bombs that would be able to kill more civilians and military personnel, and seemed unphased by the loss of life he was causing.