This made certain aspects of Katniss' story make far more sense than ever before.
However, something recently dawned on me.
However, the rule change was revoked once the twoDistrict 12 tributeswere the last standing.
It’s characteristically cruel, but why take the risk when the Games are terrible enough already?
However,it’s interesting to consider what theybelievedwould happen when the rule was reversed.
“At first, he provided the same old tired answerit was a punishment for the Districts' rebellion.
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However,he ultimately realized that the Hunger Games were a controlled demonstration of humanity’s evil nature.
Through Snow’sHunger Gamesprequel, he slowly came to realize that he was a monster.
The Hunger Games were the perfect way for Panem’s leaders to remind everyone that theyneedto be controlled.
The terrible event placed childrenthe most innocent of humanityin an arena, where they inevitably turned into savage killers.
His mission is reflected in Katniss’Hunger Games.
Katniss wasn’t playing around when she attempted to eat the Nightlock berries.
It wasn’t until the incident with the berries that his intentions fully clicked.
Though people have the potential for great evil, they aren’t inherently so.
Katniss was nearly shaped into a monster, but Peeta inspired her to choose differently.
In the end, the overarching lesson ofThe Hunger Gamescomes down to the power of kindness.
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