Suzanne Collins’ novel The Mockingjay was rife with emotional moments, detailing a story of systematic oppression and corrupt power themes. Quite honestly, it was hard to even put the book down. Katniss Everdeen’s constant struggle with her personal identity as well as the Mockingjay symbol of rebellion she portrays for society felt incredibly real. One emotional event that highlights the true beauty of this novel would be within Chapter 7. Katniss is visiting the recently bombed District 8, whose injured are gathered in a warehouse due to a lack of organized aid. Katniss details the gruesome sights of the hurt people, genuinely horrified with how far the government would go to stay in power. I truly think that this was the chapter where she really came to terms with what it meant to be the Mockingjay. Witnessing the way the people reacted to her really seemed to send that message home: …show more content…
I begin to move, clasping the hands extended to me, touching the sound parts of those unable to move their limbs, saying hello, how are you, good to meet you. Nothing of importance, no amazing words of inspiration. But it doesn’t matter…It’s the sight of me, alive, that is the inspiration. (Collins, 2010, pg. 90) These wounded people reacted to just her-her name, her presence, her survival-as if the very sight of her was what was keeping them alive. “I begin to fully understand the lengths to which people have gone to protect me. What I mean to the rebels.” (Collins, 2010, pg. 90.) They relied on her to be a symbol for change, so that was what she would be. No longer is she going through the motions, Katniss knows she has the power necessary to stand up against totalitarian dictator President Snow and the corrupt