Question

name levi tolhoft
ph. 1st
the hunger games
activity #14 • character analysis
use during and after reading
(character analysis)
feelings
directions: complete the chart below for katniss.
describe katniss in the beginning.
cautious, independent f strong
closed off, holds grudges
summarize important events in
the boxes below. describe how
katniss feels after each one.
event #1: prim is chosen at the
reaping
katniss feels... frustrated,
shocked, fear/terrified,
panic, responsible.
event #2: peeta chosen as tribute
katniss feels... confused,
shocked, disappointed, sad
event #3: mr. mellark visits katniss
katniss feels... surprised,
confused, sadness, relieved
event #4: peeta waves to the
crowd
katniss feels... disgusted,
annoyed, suspicious
event #5:
katniss feels...
event #6:
katniss feels...
describe katniss at the end.

Explanation:

These are key early-to-mid events from The Hunger Games and Katniss's corresponding feelings, aligned with the story's plot:

1. Event #5: Katniss receives a mockingjay pin from Madge. Katniss feels a quiet sense of comfort, gratitude, and a flicker of hope, as the pin becomes a small, personal symbol of home.
2. Event #6: Katniss and Peeta ride the train to the Capitol. Katniss feels overwhelmed, bitter, and hyper-vigilant, as she confronts the stark luxury of the Capitol and the reality of her impending fight to the death.

By the end of these early events, Katniss evolves into someone more guarded but also purpose-driven; she is still fiercely protective, but now carries a sharpened sense of defiance, and is learning to navigate manipulation and performative survival for the cameras and her loved ones back home.

Answer:

Event #5: Katniss receives a mockingjay pin from Madge
Katniss feels... comforted, grateful, faintly hopeful
Event #6: Katniss & Peeta ride the train to the Capitol
Katniss feels... overwhelmed, bitter, hyper-vigilant
Describe Katniss at the end: Guarded, purpose-driven, defiant, adept at performative survival, still fiercely protective of her loved ones