Katniss doesn't want the audience to know things about her private life, though, since they've taken so much from her already. She decides she isn't anyone at all and returns to her room where she breaks plates and makes a mess in her anger.

Why is Katniss having so much trouble in her interview?

They practiced it as it could be in the actuall interviews, but she has a lot of troubles because she doesn't want to tell anything about herself or her family and she can't just make something up because she isn't good at making up things.

What does Katniss's problem seem to be while she's training for her interview?

In the session with Haymitch, Katniss is coached on her interview skills with little to no luck. Katniss is hostile, angry, and has trouble talking about herself or her family. Haymitch says she has about as much charm "as a dead slug" (9.27).

Why does Katniss become upset with Peeta after the interviews?

Katniss has just learned that Peeta has romantic feelings for her, and initially she feels she is being used. She becomes angry with Peeta as a result, going so far as to shove him over an urn of flowers.

Why does Katniss feel like running away when the interview begins?

He tells her she's in danger. The Capitol is furious at her showing them up in the arena. Her only defense can be that she was madly in love with Peeta. As she prepares to be raised up to the stage for her interview, she feels terrified that she, Peeta, and even their families may be in danger.

Psychology of a Hero: Katniss Everdeen (part 1)

How does Katniss feel about the interview?

Katniss doesn't want the audience to know things about her private life, though, since they've taken so much from her already. She decides she isn't anyone at all and returns to her room where she breaks plates and makes a mess in her anger.

How does Katniss do in her interview?

Unfortunately for Katniss, she is not skilled at charming others. She does her best to be friendly and endearing in her interview, but she fails to stand out from the crowd of Tributes. The only strong point of her interview occurs when she is asked about her sister, Prim.

What does Katniss learn about Peeta during the interview?

Katniss goes along with Caesar's suggestion but tries to keep the focus on Peeta. She finds out, too, that Peeta lost his leg and gets her first look at his prosthetic. Caesar, as expected, asks Katniss about the berries, and she struggles to get the right words out, but, afterward, Haymitch says she was perfect.

What does Peeta say about Katniss in his interview?

In Chapter 9, as Caesar Flickerman interviews Peeta before the Games, Peeta reveals to Caesar and all of Panem that he's in love with Katniss. Peeta's revelation sets in motion the storyline of him and Katniss as ill-fated lovers that carries on throughout the Games.

Why is Katniss worried about her behavior in the private session?

She believes that the Gamemakers will punish her for what she's done, that they'll make her an Avox and cut out her tongue. She imagines all of the possible scenarios, but is most fearful that the Capitol people will go after Prim and her mother. She doesn't care nearly as much about herself as she does for them.

What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?

Katniss fears she will get arrested, executed, or have her tongue cut and be turned into an Avox. Katniss does not think she will punished as a result of her behavior.

What does Katniss Everdeen struggle with?

Then, in Mockingjay—Part 1, she struggles with her identity as she endures the psychological trauma of her second time in the arena and the knowledge that her friend Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) has been captured by the Capitol that put them in the Games in the first place.

What is Katniss's disability?

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.

Why doesn t Katniss cry?

When Peeta talks about how he hopes someone else will kill Thresh, Katniss starts to cry because she doesn't want anyone else to die, which is unacceptable from a tribute in the Hunger Games. Instead, she disguises her tears as homesickness.

Why can't Katniss cry?

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.

What is the point of the interview?

If done effectively, the interview enables the employer to determine if an applicant's skills, experience and personality meet the job's requirements. It also helps the employer assess whether an applicant would likely fit in with the corporate culture.

What is Peeta's big reveal at the end of his interview?

Haymitch also makes sure Katniss and Peeta are always seen as a pair rather than individuals, and at the end of the section, when Peeta reveals that he has had a crush on Katniss for years, Haymitch's reasons for keeping them together all the time start to become more clear.

What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?

What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview? During Peeta's interview he reveals that he had a crush on Katniss this whole time. How does Katniss react to Peeta's confession? She feels angry because she thinks that he is making her feel less and a fool.

What was the shocking news that Peeta revealed in his interview?

Peeta tells Caesar that he and Katniss are already married. According to Peeta, the two married in secret and Katniss is now pregnant. The audience, who doesn't know Peeta is lying, can't bear the cruelty of their doomed fate as tributes in the Quell.

Why was Katniss so obsessed with Peeta?

Peeta Mellark served as Katniss' crucial confidant, seeing as he went through it all firsthand, not once, but twice. Despite the terror he faced, Katniss viewed Peeta as a symbol of comfort and salvation.

What does Katniss think when she kisses Peeta?

Katniss thinks about how she and Peeta are supposed to be in love as she kisses him, and she also points out that she realizes Peeta's feelings have actually been to her benefit. Their relationship has attracted a great deal of attention, which in turn means more sponsors.

Who does Peeta say he has a crush on during his interview?

During his interview with Caesar Flickerman, he reveals he is in love with Katniss, much to her surprise. This confession begins the idea that the two are the "star-crossed lovers from District 12," which Haymitch believes will help them get sponsors.

How does Katniss react to Peeta's interview?

1. How does Katniss react to Peeta's declaration of love? She's angry because she feels he made her look weak. He says Peeta made her look desirable, and that will win her sponsors.

What was Katniss weakness?

Weakness: She isn't always honest about her true emotions

However, at times, this can be a weakness. She has a difficult time understanding how she really feels about things, especially when it comes to relationships, and she's even worse at expressing those feelings.

Who cleans the blood off Katniss's face and hands?

The red-haired Avox comes into the room. Katniss apologizes to the Avox for not helping her when the Avox was captured. The Avox is kind to Katniss, washes Katniss' face and helps her clean up the room.