Katniss 'Symbolism In The Hunger Games'

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The main symbol in The Hunger Games is the Mockingjay which comforts and helps Katniss during the Hunger Games. The mockingjays were a failed project of the Capitol, who was going to use them to spy on rebellious districts, and since then the bird is a reminder of the Capitols failure. Katniss says, "They're funny birds and something of a slap in the face to the Capitol". Before Katniss leaves to compete in the Hunger Games, the mayor's daughter, Madge, gives Katniss a pin that belongs to her. This pin was in the shape of a Mockingjay and is one of the first mentions of the bird in the book. The Mockingjay is also an important symbol because when Katniss's father took her out to the woods he would sing songs to them and they would respond.