In the film version of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen undergoes her initiation when she crosses the stage at the reaping. When a protagonist experiences initiation, they have to cross a threshold that will ultimately force them to give up their old reality for a new one. Annually, all boys and girls ages twelve to eighteen in all twelve districts are required to sign up and attend the reaping for the Hunger Games. At District Twelve’s reaping, the first name to be drawn was Katniss’ younger sister Prim. Once her name was called, Katniss immediately volunteered as tribute to take her sister's place. Katniss hugs her sister and tells her that she needs to leave and go find their mother. This exemplifies that Katniss is