Although he ended up killed by the crowd it wasn't Katniss who ended his life in the execution scene despite that she said over and over that she would kill him. Instead, she ended up killing President Coin and Snow had nothing left to do but laugh as if he won the battle.

What kills President Snow?

Even though Katniss didn't kill President Snow, the public killed him in the confusion of the aftermath of President Coin's death. This led to the deaths of both ruthless leaders by the end of the series.

Why did Katniss kill Coin instead of Snow?

Katniss kills Coin because she sees through her facade and realizes she would be another dangerous leader who perpetuates evil. Katniss allows Snow to live because she knows the revolution is beyond her and wants to show that others in power should also be worried.

What was President Snow dying from?

Snow begins to make Katniss believe that District 13 dropped the bombs that killed her younger sister Prim. A public execution for Snow is held, where Katniss is to kill him with a bow and arrow. Instead, she shoots rebellion leader Alma Coin, leading Snow to laugh uncontrollably and die from coughing up blood.

Why does Snow hate Katniss so much?

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.

Mockingjay Part 2 Snow's Execution and Coin's Death Scene

Why do Tigris hate snow?

Tigris may have chosen to have her surgeries to prevent Snow from seeing her as desirable, potentially to stop him from exploiting her. Katniss assumed Tigris' transformation was voluntary, but it's more likely that Snow was responsible for her surgeries, leading to her hatred of him in The Hunger Games.

Why did snow suddenly turn evil?

In the end, Spruce and Sejanus are hanged at the Hanging Tree; Snow feels responsible for Sejanus' death and is wracked with grief. According to Jacobson, Sejanus' death is a "defining moment" that is "essential" to Snow's transformation into the evil President Snow fans know from the original trilogy.

Why did Coriolanus Snow become evil?

President Snow became evil because he's always been driven by the principle that, if a cause is just enough, then anything done in pursuit of it is justified. Unfortunately for the people of Panem, Snow believed the Capitol's dominance of the other districts was among the most just causes of all.

Did Coriolanus Snow marry?

It is heavily implied that he marries Olivia Cardo. She was one of the top performers at the Academy. and was one of the first mentors in the game. to a male tribute from district ones.

What did snow do to Tigris?

She is only told that Tigris used to be a stylist for the Hunger Games, like Cinna, and that Snow fired her himself. Over the years, possibly to deal with the pain caused by her cousin's sadistic rise to power, Tigris tattooed and surgically altered her appearance so much that she looked more feline than human.

Why did Gale kill Prim?

And while Gale certainly didn't intend for Prim to die (sending her onto the battlefield at all was Coin's choice alone, and a deliberate move to put her in harm's way, regardless of who pulled the trigger), the loss of innocent life was a core element of Gale's strategy when designing the bombs.

How did Gale kill Prim?

He also helped engineer the bombs that ended up killing Prim during the final battle. Katniss is bothered by the idea of the bombs in the first place, bc their meant to be traps; go off, and then detonate a second time as if to fake a false sense of security.

Who killed Prim in The Hunger Games?

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 did Gale betray Katniss?

In the end, it is Gale's conviction in the necessity of sacrifice pitted against Katniss' moral incoherence that truly severs any relationship they had or could ever have. Primrose, Katniss' sister, is killed by a firebomb that may have been designed by Gale.

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.

Do Effie and Haymitch end up together?

While there's some chemistry between the two throughout the series, nothing ever comes of the tension in Suzanne Collins's novels. Beyond the kiss, nothing happened between the two in the movies either.

Why did Coriolanus shoot Lucy Gray?

Lucy Gray follows, an argument ensues and Coriolanus ends up shooting the mayor's daughter after she threatens to expose them, and another rebel named Spruce kills her boyfriend.

Did Coryo love Lucy Gray?

After watching the film, viewers can infer that these words are about Lucy Gray and her effect on Coryo. After all, his love for her makes him vulnerable and momentarily causes him to deviate from his goals.

Is Lucy Gray related to Katniss?

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.

Did President Snow love Lucy?

However, like the movie, Snow's drive for power and control took priority and overrode whatever love he had for Lucy. So, I guess, the conclusion here is: yes, Snow did love Lucy, but only temporarily.

Is Katniss Everdeen related to Snow?

The Problems With The Katniss Is Snow's Granddaughter Theory

Unfortunately, many holes exist in the theory that Katniss is Snow's granddaughter in The Hunger Games. For starters, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes never suggests that Lucy Gray and Snow have sex during their time together in District 12.

Did Snow ever lie to Katniss?

Despite being demented and megalomaniacal, Snow is also honest, and clings to his agreement with Katniss that they do not lie to one another, even if she doesn't.

Why did Casca hate snow?

Highbottom even developed a grudge against Coriolanus Snow for his father's actions, maintaining a dislike of the boy throughout his years at the Academy.

What happened to Lucy Gray?

Does Lucy Gray survive? 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.

Did Lucy Gray survive?

She was mentioned in the books as one of the two District 12 victors, but Haymitch is the only one still alive. Either way, despite Snow's attempt to rid Lucy Gray's winning of the Hunger Games, she still managed to live on as Snow's sick inspiration to make the Games entertaining. The performer was forced to hunt.