Katniss notes that there is a weight off her shoulders because her relationship with Peeta can no longer hurt Gale as she will never get to see him again. The pair decides to watch the tape of Haymitch's Games, when he won the fiftieth Quell.

What was special about Haymitch's Hunger Games?

Haymitch's Hunger Games doubled the number of tributes from 24 to 48, selecting four teens from each district instead of two.

Does Katniss ever see Haymitch again?

After Katniss and Peeta's final interview with Caesar, Haymitch is positive that the Capitol is convinced she was in love and not rebelling. Following the Victory Ceremony, Haymitch return to District 12 with Katniss and Peeta, where he resumes drinking heavily again.

Why does Katniss seem to dislike Haymitch?

Katniss realizes that she kind of hates Haymitch because he's apparently not very good at supporting his tributes – or getting them sponsors (the people who give aid and supplies to the tributes during the game). Katniss asks Haymitch for advice, and he says "stay alive" (4.40) and then laughs.

Does Katniss ever forgive Haymitch?

She is angry she wasn't informed of the plan and lashes out at him. Despite the fact that Haymitch has been working since the very beginning to save her, she cannot forgive him for letting the Capitol take Peeta alive.

The Entire Life of Haymitch Abernathy Explained (From the Books)

Does Haymitch get reaped?

At 16, Haymitch was reaped in the Second Quarter Quell, which was the special name for the 50th Hunger Games.

Who betrayed Katniss?

Katniss feels betrayed, most of all by Haymitch, who used her and Peeta. Eventually she wakes to find Gale there. He's badly injured and tells her the Capitol bombed District 12 after the Games. He got Prim and Katniss's mother out in time, but the District 12 is gone.

Why did Haymitch hit Peeta?

Haymitch is already drinking, and Peeta gets angry with him because he's supposed to be advising them. He slaps the drink out of Haymitch's hand. Haymitch punches him, and Katniss stabs her knife into the table between his hand and the liquor bottle.

Why didn t Haymitch warn Peeta?

Katniss understands and asks if Peeta's been told about this, but Haymitch says he doesn't need to tell Peeta because "He's already there." As Katniss readies herself to take the stage, she realizes that, although she has made it out of the arena, the most dangerous part of the Hunger Games has begun.

Why does Cato hate Katniss so much?

Cato's competitive nature is even more extreme than those of his fellow Careers, as he harbors a deep resentment of Katniss due to her high training score and iterates to his allies that he must be the one to kill her.

Did Effie ever see Katniss again?

Katniss said goodbye to a teary Effie Trinket just before entering the arena for the Quarter Quell in the Catching Fire book, and didn't see her again until the preparations for President Snow's execution in Mockingjay.

Did Effie ever compete in the Hunger Games?

In The Hunger Games, Effie is an escort, which is a Capitol citizen tasked with traveling with those chosen for the Hunger Games and helping them prepare for their participation in the Games. The process begins when the escort of each district draws the names of one boy and one girl to participate.

Did Haymitch have a happy ending?

FITTING ENDING: Haymitch Abernathy

Luckily for us, he didn't die. He was front and center of the rebellion, and despite his problems with drinking, we could tell that he cared about the cause. After the Capitol was brought down, he returned to his home district, and apparently raised geese.

How old was Haymitch when he won the games?

As the lone District 12 mentor for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, it was revealed that Haymitch won the annual Hunger Games event when he was just 16 years old.

Why did Haymitch choose Katniss?

He only uses Katniss because the Capitol is brutally oppressive and he realizes that, with Katniss's help, the rebels have a real chance of bringing it down. This sort of cynical pragmatism largely defines Haymitch, and it stems from a combination of realism and a rebellious spirit.

Who was Haymitch's girlfriend?

Haymitch Abernathy

He is not known to have ever married, or even been romantic with another woman after her. However, in the films he occasionally engaged in light flirtation with Effie Trinket, and the two kissed in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

How did mags win the Hunger Games?

The following year after Lucy Gray Baird's victory, another female tribute emerged as the Hunger Games winner. Mags Flanagan became the first victor from District 4, living off of nuts and her survival skills by creating fishhooks. She was also the first victor to move to Victor's Village before serving as a mentor.

Do Haymitch and Effie get together?

This interaction was so surprising to fans because it's not in the books at all. While, throughout the series, there's some chemistry between the two, nothing ever comes of the tension in Suzanne Collins' novels. Beyond the kiss, nothing happened between the two in the movies either.

Did Haymitch know Peeta liked Katniss?

Peeta told Haymitch that he would confess his love for Katniss during the interview which Haymitch agreed.

Why was Peeta against Katniss?

His feelings and memories are distorted with hallucinogenic tracker jacker venom, in a mind-control technique known as "Hijacking." The Capitol uses this method to turn Peeta against Katniss, making him believe that she is not only responsible for the death of his family, friends and the destruction of District 12, but ...

Why did Katniss want Haymitch to keep Peeta alive?

The two agree to work to keep Peeta alive since he and Haymitch worked to keep Katniss safe last time. Katniss leaves Haymitch's and returns home, where Gale embraces her and tells her it isn't too late to run.

What do the dandelions symbolize for Katniss?

In the story, the dandelion becomes a symbol of hope for Katniss, and evidence of her resourcefulness and expert foraging. When she sees the field of dandelions, she gains confidence in her ability to feed her family.

What did Gale do to Prim?

Before the Capitol battle, Gale had explained to Katniss his series of bombs designed to feed off human compassion: a small bomb would go off, and then when medical aid rushed in, a second bomb would go off, killing those people as well. Incidentally, it's this exact type of bomb that took Prim's life.

Why does snow laugh when Katniss kills Coin?

Snow laughs after Katniss killed Coin because he enjoys the irony of the situation. He avoided the official execution ceremony, even though Panem's citizens still take their revenge on him, while Katniss ends up snatching away the victory and power that Coin thinks she has successfully secured.

Who blew up Prim in The Hunger Games?

Deceased. Primrose Everdeen - Blown up by President Coin's parachute bombs. Messalla - Melted in an unknown pod that trapped him before burning the flesh off him.