The silent Mags in The Hunger Games was near the end of her life and knew neither she nor Annie would make it out of the 75th Hunger Games alive, so wanted to give Annie and Finnick a chance at a life together.

Why did Mags volunteer in the Hunger Games?

Mags volunteered as tribute in the Third Quarter Quell to prevent Finnick's future wife, Annie Cresta, from being sent to the 75th Games. But while Mags proved herself capable through her close friendship with Finnick, there's still the mystery of her inability to talk.

What purpose did Mags character serve?

As her District's first victor, Mags went on to serve as a mentor for scores of District 4 tributes in the years that followed her victory. It is possible that she might have had a role in starting District 4's version of training career tributes for the Hunger Games, similar to District 1 and 2.

Why did Finnick care so much about Mags?

He loved his mentor, Mags, like family, and had to watch while she sacrificed herself in the arena to save him, Katniss, and Peeta. What's more, Mags had already sacrificed herself just to be in the arena, by taking the place of Annie, the woman Finnick loves. By the end of the Games, Finnick is seriously depressed.

Why did Finnick kiss Mags?

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.

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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.

Who was the oldest tribute in the 75th Hunger Games?

Mags was played by Lynn Cohen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. She was the oldest tribute to fight in the 75th Hunger Games which was made up of past victors. Mags was also very close with fellow District 4 winner Finnick Odair who she mentored and practically raised.

Why did a morphling save Peeta?

The Morphling Saves Peeta To Help The Rebellion

The female Morphling, however, appears almost coincidentally, and Peeta even mentions that they don't know her real name. 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.

Why did Haymitch give his bracelet to Finnick?

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.

Why did Finnick sell his body?

After winning the games, Snow forced Finnick into prostitution and sold his body to Capitol residents to gain their trust. Finnick only agreed to take part because Snow threatened to torture his loved ones. Even though he bedded several women throughout his time as a victor, Finnick's love for Annie remained true.

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 did Johanna win the Hunger Games?

Johanna won the 71st Hunger Games by pretending to be weak and that made all the other tributes leave her for last. Then she unleashed her full potential and violently killed all the remaining tributes. Johanna, being the only remaining District 7 female victor, was Reaped for the 75th Hunger Games.

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.

Why was Haymitch reaped?

The rules for the second Quarter Quell stipulated that double the number of tributes were to be reaped from the districts for the Games. At the age of 16, Haymitch was reaped as one of District 12's two male tributes for the 50th Hunger Games alongside Maysilee Donner and another female tribute.

Why did Mags sacrifice herself in Catching Fire?

Mags is clearly aware of the plan, as Finnick has included her in their alliance. He watches after her and brings her water from the tree when she is dehydrated and exhausted. However, in order to protect Katniss, Mags sacrifices herself to the poisonous fog so that it wouldn't kill Katniss and Peeta.

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.

Does Haymitch get reaped?

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

Why does Finnick have a rope?

Katniss often goes to Finnick for advice, wondering how he keeps from breaking down knowing that the Capitol could be torturing Annie. He ties knots in a rope to keep his hands busy and shares this practice with Katniss and, later, Peeta.

Was Finnick reaped?

Finnick Odair was a male victor from District 4 and the winner of the 65th Hunger Games, making him the youngest Victor ever. Ten years later, he was reaped into the Third Quarter Quell, of which he was one of the survivors.

Was Katniss addicted to morphling?

Yes, Katniss did develop an addiction to the morphling, on account of constantly being sedated with it, however, I wouldn't say that she was an addict. An addict is someone who goes to a substance (or whatever their 'poison' may be) under their own mind.

Is Johanna addicted to morphling?

Johanna Mason developed an addiction to morphling while hospitalized in District 13 for the torture she endured in the Capitol. When she was weaned off, she instead dipped into Katniss's supply.

Why did Johanna save Beetee and Wiress?

Johanna asks what happened to Mags, and when Katniss tells her she says Mags was Finnick's mentor and half his family. She also explains that she saved Wiress and Beetee because Haymitch told her that if she and Katniss were going to be allies she had to save them for Katniss.

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.

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.

What was the 1st Quarter Quell?

1st Quarter Quell

In the 25th Hunger Games, the citizens of the districts had to vote on who would compete in the Hunger Games as a way of reminding the rebels that they were responsible for the Hunger Games, and it was their fault that their children died in the Games every year.