Chapter 5 Questions

Chapter 5

1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?

This reveals that in the capitol, unlike district 12, are so rich they don't worry about anything else but how they look.So even though the Hunger Games doesn't suppose to have anything to with beauty, the tributes have to dress up nicely so people will want to sponsor them. Which is kind of sad because if they don't look good they won't get sponsors which in the Hunger Games is a matter of life and death.

2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.

Life in district 12 is about trying your best to survive.But in the Capital its about trying your best to look good. Because like I said in the last question, in the Capitol all they have to worry about is their looks. Which makes me wonder why the people at the capitol don't do anything about it. Unless most of them don't know, I mean District 12 barely knows about the other districts who knows maybe the Capitol leaders don't want anybody to know to much.

3. What does Cinna ask Katniss and Peeta to do just before they ride out in their chariot? What is the purpose of this gesture?

Before Katniss and Peeta ride out in their chariot Cinna asks them to hold hands. The purpose was to distinguish each other from the other tributes. Unlike them the other tribute couples never even acknowledge each other.As if showing that the Hunger Games already begun. So Peeta and Katniss holding hands had a hint of rebellion.

4. Why is it so hard for Katniss to trust Peeta's kindness?  

It was hard for Katniss to trust Peeta's kindness because she thought Peeta was trying to soften her up so in the Hunger Games it would be harder for her to kill him. Like in the book she said "A kind Peeta is far more dangerous than an unkind one," (page 49). Plus Katniss isn't use to people being nice for no reason like Peeta is.

Important Quotes (4 minimum)

     " A kind Peeta is far more dangerous than an unkind one," (page 49)

     " I asked for District Twelve," ( Cinna- page 64)

     " You're just so hairy," ( Venia- page 61)

     "You're not afraid of fire, are you, Katniss," (Cinna-page 67)