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While the Hunger Games film never talked about it, the Catching Fire novel explained why she could only communicate through hand gestures. Katniss briefly mentioned that a previous stroke could have caused Mags' garbled speech. However, post-traumatic stress disorder could have also caused her speech incapacity.

Why does Mags not talk in Hunger Games?

Early on in Catching Fire, it was made clear that Mags didn't talk, and instead, she used hand gestures to communicate. Interestingly enough, her inability to speak was never directly explained in the movies. The book, on the other hand, insinuated that it was due to a medical condition.

Why does Mags kiss Finnick on the lips?

Chia Mags kisses Finnick on the mouth to briefly let him know that this is the last time she will see him. It's her way of saying "Goodbye" but in a more affectionate way.

Why are Mags and Finnick so close?

Also, Mags was Finnick's mentor, and most likely helped mentor Annie. They would have all lived together in the District 4 Victors' Village. Much like how Katniss, Peeta, and Haymitch became family, it is probable Mags, Annie, and Finnick did as well, so Mags may have felt a maternal kinship towards the younger two.

Why does Mags walk into the fog?

Realizing that they would be killed by the fog if they could not move faster, Mags kissed Finnick and courageously sacrificed herself by walking straight into the fog so Finnick, Katniss, and Peeta could live.

What if Mags had not volunteered for Annie in Catching Fire?

Why did that girl sacrifice herself for Peeta?

Given that she is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Peeta, it's safe to assume that the Morphling was committed to the rebel cause. Like the other victors, she knows the power that Katniss has as a lightning rod for the rebellion, and she knows that Katniss will not help without Peeta.

Did Mags sacrifice herself?

Mags (Lynn Cohen) was a willing participant in the 3rd Quarter Quell. Despite knowing she wouldn't make it out of the arena alive, viewers grew fond of Mags as she was not only willing to volunteer for Annie to be in the Hunger Games, but stepped into the poisonous fog to sacrifice herself with no hesitation.

How old was Mags when she died?

Catching Fire's Mags Flanagan was District 4's female tribute in the 75th Quarter Quell, along with male tribute, Finnick Odair. At 80-years-old, she was the oldest tribute.

How old was Mags when she won the 11th Hunger Games?

11th Hunger Games

At the age of 16, Mags became the first victor of District 4. Her skill with fish hooks and other natural skills she likely acquired from living in District 4 probably played a role in her victory.

Could Mags have survived?

Despite strictly hand gesture communication and Finnick having to carry her, Mags was still able to ensure the group's hydration, and she maybe could have survived the area if it wasn't for the poisonous fog.

Why did Finnick have Haymitch bracelet?

In the 75th Hunger Games, Finnick Odair from District 4 had a token that was a gold bangle with a flame pattern. This token was first given to Haymitch Abernathy from Effie Trinket as a sign of them being a team. Haymitch gave it to Finnick to tell Katniss to make him an ally, as he could later help her in the games.

Was Mags finnicks mom?

She's half-family, i.e., sorta or partially family, because there's affection but not blood relation. There are literally only 2 people in Finnick's family (Mags and Annie), and Mags is 1 of them.

How old was Finnick when he died?

It's a horrifying death, though Katniss puts him out of his misery when she sets off an explosion in the sewer to free him of his pain. At the time of Finnick's death, he was either only 24 or 25, making The Hunger Games loss even more devastating.

What mental illness does Katniss have in the Hunger Games?

Katniss Everdeen, heroine of The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, is said to have PTSD, demonstrated by the psychological effects of her traumatic journey through life.

Why was Mags tongue cut out?

(Katniss recognizes her because she was also in the forest outside District 12 when the girl was captured, and she feels guilty that she did nothing to help.) As punishment, the Capitol cut out the girl's tongue and then forced her into a life of servitude as an Avox.

Why is Katniss deaf?

Katniss is rendered deaf in one ear after she blows up the Careers' supplies, and she doesn't regain any hearing on her left side until afterwards when the Capitol gives her a hearing aid.

What was the shortest Hunger Games?

With the last killing occuring before an hour had even passed, these games shocked the Capitol audience and are the quickest in the history of the games.

How old was Haymitch when he won the 50th Hunger 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.

Who was the youngest person in the Hunger Games?

Rue. Rue is the youngest tribute of the 74th Hunger Games, at only 12 years old. She is small and very smart, and survives the first few days in the arena by hiding in trees. She and Katniss become allies after Rue points out a Tracker Jacker nest, which Katniss avoids and then uses to take out several Career tributes.

Who died in Peeta's arms?

Both Morphlings die during the Hunger Games in Catching Fire, after the female tribute from District 6 protects Peeta from the monkey mutations that attack the tribute. She dies in Peeta's arms while looking at the sunset.

Is Finnick a good guy?

As Katniss gets to know Finnick during the Quarter Quell, she sees he is in fact loyal, dutiful, and caring. For example, despite Mags being a burden on his chances of survival, Finnick does everything he can to keep the eighty-year-old alive because, as we learn, she was his mentor and he genuinely cares about her.

Who won the 1st Hunger Games?

The first winner of the Hunger Games can be tricky

Esme Yule is a lumberjack from District 7 and became the victor. According to the story being told by Magnus, the games took place in a vast field. It describes Esme choking another competitor and using her axe to slaughter a boy possibly from District 9.

Why did Annie Cresta go crazy?

During the 70th Hunger Games, Annie witnessed her fellow District 4 male tribute's beheading, which drove her to insanity. She has certain problems which included her closing her eyes and covering her ears, laughing when it was unnecessary, and staring into the distance at strange times.

Did Finnick love Mags or Annie?

Shortly after, we see that the tribute accompanying him from District 4, his former mentor Mags (the late Lynn Cohen), volunteered to protect him and Annie Cresta (Stef Dawson) — the love of Finnick's life.

How did Mags survive her game?

Mags Flanagan

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.