Answer and Explanation: Prim is killed by a bomb at the very end of the battle. Alma Coin sees an opportunity to turn the Capitol troops against Snow, and she decides the resulting loss of life from her plan is a worthwhile price to pay.

Why was Prim killed off?

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.

How was Gale responsible for Prim's death?

Prim was among the medics who arrived to treat the victims. Unfortunately, a second batch of bombs were set off, with Prim being killed in the explosions. Gale was not the one to drop the bombs from the hovercraft, but he was one of the key figures to devise the strategy of double bombings.

Did Coin purposely kill Prim?

Katniss speculates that Coin deliberately sent Prim to die in the Capitol bombing in order to fully gain her trust, but it's never outright confirmed or denied.

Why doesn t Katniss cry when Prim dies?

Katniss comes close to crying, something she knows she mustn't do because it would indicate weakness to the other tributes and make her look vulnerable; thankfully, Haymitch distracts the crowd and the cameras by stumbling off stage.

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What happens to Effie after Mockingjay?

After Katniss kills Coin instead of Snow, Effie returns to live in the Capitol.

Who died trying to save Peeta?

Played by Megan Hayes. The tribute, referred to as a Morphling (Megan Hayes), lunged herself at a vicious monkey mutation to protect Peeta from the attack. The unnamed character's unexpected sacrifice was the first hint at a bigger plan at play during the 75th Hunger Games.

Why did Snow laugh when Katniss kill 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.

Why did Katniss kill President Coin instead?

By killing Coin, Katniss ensured a chance for a peaceful and fair country, avenged her sister's death, and liberated Panem from the fascist government. The Hunger Games franchise is still an iconic series of books and movies, with the latter truly cementing the property as an international phenomenon.

Why didn t Katniss end up with Gale?

Katniss's focus on survival and her family's safety prevented her from fully considering romance, but her feelings for Peeta and Gale diverged in the end. Katniss ultimately chose Peeta because he understood her trauma and she didn't want to lose him, proving her love for him.

Who set off the bomb that killed Prim?

In Mockingjay, Prim dies from President Coin's bombs and later Katniss votes to have The Games continue.

Who blew up Prim in The Hunger Games?

Deceased. Primrose Everdeen - Blown up by President Coin's parachute bombs. Messalla - Melted in an unknown pod that trapped him before burning the flesh off him.

Why did Gale bomb the kids?

The double bomb that kills Katniss Everdeen's sister, Primrose, was designed by two rebels: Beetee and Gale, Katniss's lifelong friend. Previously, Gale had explained that the double bombs are designed to appeal to mankind's weakness for compassion.

What does Prim's death symbolize?

To put it short and simply, Prim's death is a message from Suzanne Collins telling us all that children can and do also die in war. In war, you can't protect even the most innocent and vulnerable because war and destruction don't discriminate.

Why did Katniss say goodbye to Gale?

In the end, Katniss and Gale grew apart, as many childhood friends and young loves do. She needed something different in her life, and with Gale's link to Primrose's death, Katniss found a reason to cut ties. If Katniss ever wanted to find comfort again, she knew she had to return to Peeta for the long term.

Why did Cressida lie for Katniss?

Cressida is a talented director with a keen eye for useful footage. Her desire to film Katniss in action is so great that she lies about Katniss's plan to kill Coriolanus Snow in the hopes that Katniss will act heroically on camera.

Why did Katniss kill herself?

Even in the Games, she was trying to save the one she loved, and now that both factors were taken from her life, it made sense that she would question her existence. Additionally, Katniss was in great pain and still suffered from the trauma of the war. Death to her also meant a relief.

Who was more evil Coin or Snow?

Alma Coin was the true villain of The Hunger Games, with Katniss actually seeing her as more of a threat than Coriolanus Snow. At the same time, it was Snow who was made out to be the bad guy in previous movies, making some question why Katniss killed Coin and spared him.

Why does Katniss kill Finnick?

She expected their years of friendship would make it harder to kill. But she knows her one and only true ally is Peeta, so she decides she must kill Finnick now. Katniss climbs down from the tree, determined to kill him now before he has the chance to kill her.

Why does Plutarch smile when Coin dies?

It is likely that he is a relative of Hilarius Heavensbee. In the Mockingjay - Part 2, Plutarch appears to smile as he looks at Coin's dead body, suggesting that he approved of her death.

What happened to Panem after Katniss killed Coin?

Panem Was Finally Given The Chance To Flourish

Not much was revealed about Panem following the Second Rebellion. That said, it was stated that an emergency election took place after Katniss assassinated Coin. Commander Paylor, a vital leader in the Second Rebellion from District 8 was elected as Panem's new president.

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.

Who died in Peeta's Arms Catching Fire?

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.

Why does Mags kiss Finnick?

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 did the camouflage girl save 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.