"The Hanging Tree" has a brief backstory in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It was one of many songs composed by Lucy Gray Baird, and it was written about the execution of Arlo Chance at the real hanging tree. The song was banned by Commander Hoff, who considered it rebellious.

Who wrote The Hanging Tree in the Hunger Games?

Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series and the prequel, wrote the lyrics to the song, which originally appeared in the novel Mockingjay, and worked with The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz to bring it to the movie adaptation.

Did Lucy Gray write The Hanging Tree in the book?

In the book, readers find out that Lucy Gray (Rachel Zegler) was the original writer of 'The Hanging Tree', penning the song after witnessing the murder of a man named Arlo Chance, who is hanged at the tree where the executions take place. She's later asked not to perform it.

Is Lucy Gray Baird related to Katniss Everdeen?

Is Lucy Gray Baird Related To Katniss Everdeen In Hunger Games? The Hunger Games franchise has never confirmed that Lucy Gray and Katniss are related, despite speculation. The ending of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves open the possibility that Lucy Gray and Katniss are related.

What is the difference between Katniss and Lucy hanging tree?

Katniss sings it as a rebellion anthem, while Lucy's version has backing music and a performative style. The differences in the two versions highlight the contrast between Lucy and Katniss, with Lucy singing it for her lover and as a message for escape, while Katniss sings it as a fighter to spur on rebellion.

Is Lucy Gray Related to Katniss? (Hunger Games Theory)

Is Lucy Grey Katniss's grandmother?

"I've heard both theories," "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" director Francis Lawrence told Business Insider. "Lucy Gray, I can say, is definitely not a relative of Katniss."

Did Katniss know about Lucy Gray?

The actor, whose knowledge of the franchise is extensive, also points out that Katniss will have likely never known about Lucy Gray. "She's not aware that there was ever a female victor from District 12," she explains.

Is Katniss the daughter of Lucy Gray?

Katniss and Lucy Gray are not related beyond their shared District 12 and loving hearts. Fan speculation that the two are related is tantalizing, especially following Lucy Gray's love affair with young Snow. "I've heard that fan theory often. But it's not true," says director Francis Lawrence.

Why did Lucy Gray turn on Coriolanus?

While they were walking away from District 12 making their escape, Coriolanus made a comment about having killed three people. Lucy Gray quickly did the math and realized that she had only known about two of them, and that Coriolanus had been lying to her, sowing doubt in her mind about him and their plan.

Is Lucy Gray President Coin's mother?

Lucy Gray's Potential Descendants

Since she'd be around 21 to 31 when Coin was born, it's not an outrageous thought that she could be Coin's mother. Unfortunately, unless Suzanne Collins provides that information, there's no way to prove or disprove this theory, and fans can only keep guessing.

Was Katniss' dad a covey?

Any relation between Katniss and the Covey is unconfirmed, but similarities in values and personal history are undeniable. The character of Maude Ivory is introduced and revealed to be not only Covey, but Lucy Gray's cousin in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Why did Lucy Gray mention Katniss?

“Katniss” we learn, was Lucy Gray's preferred term for the swamp potato the Covey used to dig up near the lake. (I do want to point out the word “katniss” does exist in the real world. This wasn't a word invented by Collins.)

Did Katniss remind Snow of Lucy Gray?

He'll never know, because Lucy Gray disappears forever, a loose end that will drive him mad. When Katniss appears decades later, also from District 12 and with a knack for singing, she already reminds Snow of his lost love.

Did Snow love Lucy Gray?

Coriolanus Snow Believed He Loved Lucy Gray - But It Was a Possessive Love. Though it's a little more complicated to tell without his internal dialogue in the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, the book reveals that Coriolanus legitimately believed that he was in love—especially when they were in District 12.

Why was Arlo Chance hung?

Lucy Gray witnesses the execution of Arlo Chance at a hanging tree after he is accused of killing two Peacekeepers and a coal mine boss. His lover is arrested for protesting his innocence.

What song did Lucy write for Snow?

"Pure As The Driven Snow" by Rachel Zegler & The Covey Band – Lucy Gray finally writes a song about Coriolanus Snow near the conclusion of the movie. She performs "Pure As The Driven Snow" during a performance at the Hob.

What happened to Lucy Gray Baird after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?

In the book and the movie, Lucy Gray's fate is never confirmed. It's possible that she could have been wounded or even killed by a bullet, considering Coriolanus's frantic firing at the last location she had presumably been at.

Does Coriolanus ever see Lucy Gray again?

Lucy's fate is still vague in the book

During his time as a mentor, he developed a relationship with the District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird. Lucy Gray is a very different protagonist from Katniss. In the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Lucy returns to District 12 where she eventually meets Coriolanus Snow again.

What happened to Lucy Gray after the Hunger Games?

Both the book and movie leave Lucy Gray's ending quite ambiguous. Dean of the Academy Casca Highbottom (Peter Dinklage) underscores that point to Snow in the final moments of the film, confirming that she's simply vanished without a trace. Dr. Gaul even wipes all the video footage of Lucy Gray's games.

Is Lucy Grey Katniss's mom?

Summary. The Hunger Games franchise has never confirmed that Lucy Gray and Katniss are related, despite speculation.

Did Coriolanus shoot Lucy Gray?

We don't know for sure. It definitely looks like Coriolanus shot Lucy Gray as she lets out a grunt, but we think she managed to escape from him as only her earring was left behind. But, with Casca later telling Coriolanus that Lucy Gray has disappeared, her fate is left wide open.

Who fathered Katniss baby?

Many years later, Katniss and Peeta are parents to a daughter and a son. For nearly fifteen years, Katniss was hesitant about having children even though Peeta has wanted children for all those years.

Is Lucy Gray related to President Coin?

A Hunger Games theory suggests that Lucy Gray, the lead character in "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," may be the mother of President Coin from the original series.

What happened to Tigris?

In the books, we learn that Tigris became one of the stylists for the tributes of the Games and over the years, she began getting surgical enhancements to make her look more like a tiger, such as flattening her nose and getting tattoos. Because of this, Coriolanus fires Tigris.

How old was Lucy Gray when she won the Hunger Games?

Here are some songs that remind me of Lucy Gray, especially her evolution in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. At only 16 years old, Lucy Gray was reaped and managed to survive the Hunger Games.