Unknown to most people, President Snow poisoned others but drank the same drink as them to cover up his tracks, resulting in perpetual blood sores in his mouth. The scent of these sores are covered up by the signature white roses he is always seen carrying.

Why was President Snow coughing up blood?

President Snow Coughs Blood Due To The Sores In His Mouth

In order to allay any suspicion, Snow drank the poison as well and gave himself the antidote afterward. However, the antidote was not a perfect solution. President Snow developed bloody sores as a reaction to his brief poisoning.

Why did Coriolanus Snow become evil?

However, when the stakes are as high as they are in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, it makes sense why this character would ultimately become the series' main villain. Snow follows a path the audience can't morally follow, and when he kills Highbottom with rat poison, it solidifies his turn to evil and path toward ...

What was President Snow's problem?

It is revealed by Finnick Odair that he poisoned his allies, as he believes that they would become future foes, but he had to drink the poison as well so that he wouldn't attract suspicion. Even though he took antidotes, the poison caused permanent sores inside his mouth that never healed.

What is unusual about President Snow?

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The leader of the Capitol, President Snow is a small man with white hair and snakelike eyes. He smells like blood and roses, which nauseates Katniss. President Snow is a very manipulative, cruel, and ruthless leader who does not care for the people of Panem.

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Why did snow turn on Tigris?

At an unknown point in time years before the 74th Hunger Games, she was personally fired by Snow, the stated reason being due to her being too surgically enhanced.

Why was President Snow so obsessed with Katniss?

Control: As the leader of Panem, President Snow wanted to maintain his power and control over the districts. Katniss became a symbol of rebellion and hope for many people, which threatened Snow's authority.

Why does Snow hate Katniss?

Snow can't stand to see a young woman betray a young man's affection—his view of what happened 65 years ago. And so he takes out his old, festering wound on Katniss.

How old is President Snow when he dies?

Snow was 18 during the 10th Hunger Games, making him 8 when the first Hunger Games took place. This means that during the 74th Hunger Games, he was indeed 82 (74+8). So he died at 83 in "The Mockingjay," since that was during the 75th Hunger Games...

Why did Snow's champagne turn red?

"But the reason the rose is there is because (Snow's body) smells with all the blood and poison." The toxic digestive problems are so pervasive that during one chilling moment, Snow's glass of Champagne turns blood-red from diseased backwash.

Why did Lucy Gray leave Snow?

This comes as a result of Lucy attempting to leave Snow during a rainstorm after they plot to flee the Districts, but she learns that he was responsible for killing Sejanus Plinth during the travels.

Who does Coriolanus Snow love?

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes director Francis Lawrence gives his take on the love between Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray Baird. Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Did President Snow love his granddaughter?

However, he did genuinely seem to care about his granddaughter; when she watched Katniss tearfully hugging Peeta in the Hunger Games after Finnick Odair revived him, she said she wanted to love someone that much someday. Snow beamed at her and replied, "And so you shall, my darling. So you shall."

What secrets did Finnick know about snow?

Finnick learned many secrets, including that Snow, in his rise to power, poisoned his adversaries but to divert suspicion often drank from the same poisoned cup followed by an antidote that only Snow used. Segments of the propo of Katniss and Finnick are aired.

What disease did snow have?

The ''modern'' view is that Snow's early tuberculosis and associated renal disease led to hypertension, chronic renal failure and stroke. The tuberculosis and renal involvement may have been worsened by vegetarianism and perhaps resulting vitamin D deficiency.

How old is Lucy Gray?

Lucy Gray Baird is supposed to be 16 in the film. Rachel Zegler is six years older than her at 22. Lucy Gray is the lead singer of a band who plays in District 12 when she's selected as a tribute in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Similarly, Jennifer Lawrence was 21 when playing the 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen.

Is Katniss related to Lucy Gray?

No, Lucy Gray has no relation to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. When the original novel for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes first came out, some fans suspected that Lucy might actually be Katniss' grandmother.

What happened to President Snow's parents?

The Snow Family Suffered Greatly During The War

Corio (as his family called him) had to say goodbye to his father, who was required to fight in the war. His father was killed in combat, but this did not affect Corio nearly as much as the loss of his mother.

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.

Did Snow ever lie to Katniss?

She remembers that they did indeed promise not to lie to each other anymore, and she realizes that Snow wasn't lying to her about Coin's role in the parachute bombing. He has no reason to lie to Katniss. His death is certain, but the future of the Capitol is not.

Did Lucy betray Snow?

Coriolanus may be convinced that Lucy Gray betrayed him, but his paranoia makes him an unreliable narrator. Ultimately, her true intentions are never confirmed. She may have clued in on his untrustworthiness, but it's also entirely plausible that she had no plans on turning against him.

Why did Snow hate Mockingjays so much?

Snow hates whatever he deems to be unnatural, aka, what he cannot control, and mockingjays check all of those boxes.

What happens after coin dies?

After killing Coin instead of Snow, Katniss returns to District 12 with Haymitch and eventually finds solace and love with Peeta.

What did President Snow do to Finnick Odair?

Alas, this couldn't be farther from the truth. After winning the games, Finnick was forced into prostitution by President Snow. He was blackmailed into going out with wealthy citizens of the Capitol for the safety of his loved ones, such as his District 4 sweetheart and fellow victor Annie Cresta (Stef Dawson).