Why did Peeta Mellark paint rue?

Peeta used the dyes to paint a picture of Rue after Katniss covered her with flowers when she died. He says he wants to hold them accountable for killing Rue, and Effie tells him that that kind of thinking is forbidden.
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Did Peeta paint Rue on the ground?

Peeta was the one that painted Rue, just before Katniss was called for her assessment.
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Why was there a drawing of Rue on the floor?

Later, when asked by the Gamemakers to show his skill for the 75th Hunger Games, Peeta painted Rue covered with flowers on the floor, earning a 12 from the Gamemakers. Also adding on to the rebellion that Katniss was trying to keep him out of.
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Why did Katniss draw Seneca?

Seneca Crane was executed after Katniss's and Peeta's suicide stunt at the end of the Games, and the act was intended to remind the Gamemakers of his fate and suggest that they could suffer the same. Katniss's act, in other words, was an attack on the Gamemakers and wasn't about maintaining her personal integrity.
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How did Peeta know about Rue?

They spent a lot of time together during Catching Fire at least. Knowing what Rue looked like and what flowers look like, he could draw them together. He knew Rue's face; he even knew how she looked exactly when she died, and what her surroundings were like.
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Why was Rue's death significant?

Rue was human and she made a great sacrifice in giving her life during the Games. Ultimately, Rue's death inspires Katniss to fight all the more against the Capitol – and win the Games any way she can.
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Why can't Mags talk in Catching Fire?

In the Catching Fire novel, Katniss mentioned communicating with Mags, noting the elder woman's garbled speech or possible accent. It was also insinuated that the lead heroine believed that Mags previously suffered from a stroke, which would have cleared up her limited communication.
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Why was Rue painted on the ground?

Peeta used the dyes to paint a picture of Rue after Katniss covered her with flowers when she died. He says he wants to hold them accountable for killing Rue, and Effie tells him that that kind of thinking is forbidden.
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How did Peeta paint himself?

Peeta is an expert cake decorator, a skill that annoys Katniss, but that saves his life when he is badly wounded and camouflages himself, using mud and plants as body paint so his face and body are indistinguishable from the surroundings.
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Why does President Snow cough blood?

Snow would poison anyone who he saw as a threat to his power, and on at least one occasion he drank from the poisoned cup himself to remove suspicion of his involvement. He took an antidote afterwards, but the poison left sores in his mouth, which were constantly bleeding. Hence the bloody coughing.
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Why did Gale get whipped in the square?

He savagely whips Gale in public simply for catching Gale with a turkey he killed, and Katniss learns that Thread attacked Darius when he tried to stop the beating. Soon after the town's main square resembles a prison more than a public space.
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Why do Peeta and Katniss sleep together?

The two don't have sex on screen. It's only implied that they get it on via snuggling and other affectionate acts in close quarters — but if you have read the book, they really imply that they took their relationship to the next level. Plus, in the epilogue, they have two kids.
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What secret does Rue tell Katniss?

She tells Katniss how a mentally disabled boy in her district was killed for taking a pair. They climb a tree to sleep, and since Rue has nothing to keep her warm, they share a sleeping bag.
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Is Katniss deaf in one ear?

Katniss Became Deaf In One Ear

In the book, blood streams from Katniss' ear, leaving her permanently deaf in her left ear. She doesn't regain hearing until the Capitol fixes her with a replacement aid after winning the Hunger Games.
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Does Peeta lose a leg?

He is "broad-shouldered and strong." Part of Peeta's left leg was amputated following the 74th Hunger Games, forcing him to walk with the aid of a prosthetic leg for the rest of his life. In the 2012 film adaptation, his leg is never amputated.
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Does Peeta lose a leg in the book?

In the book, Peeta's leg is amputated and replaced by a prosthetic. In the movie, he doesn't lose his leg. In the book, Katniss also undergoes treatment for her deaf ear, which is repaired, but this is omitted in the film.
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What are Peeta's flaws?

The Hunger Games: Peeta Mellark's 5 Greatest Strengths (& His 5 Biggest Weaknesses)
  • 3 Weakness: His Sincerity.
  • 4 Strength: His Charm. ...
  • 5 Weakness: His Open Emotions. ...
  • 6 Strength: His Kindness. ...
  • 7 Weakness: His High-Mindedness. ...
  • 8 Strength: His Intelligence. ...
  • 9 Weakness: His Sentimentality. ...
  • 10 Strength: His Inner Strength. ...
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Is Peeta's mom abusive?

Again, Peeta is used to physical pain. He grew up with an abusive mother, he lost his leg in the first Hunger Games, and had a heart attack in the second; he's dealt with that.
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Why is Peeta so good at camouflage?

Peeta learnt it in training, the training all the contenstant went through before they go into the arena and they pick the skill they want. He was rubbish at learning weapons but his artistic skills with cakes gave him a natural boost when it came to learning camouflage in the boot camp.
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What is Rue's full name?

Laurie notices Rue's going through withdrawal, and she eventually injects Rue with morphine. The morphine calms Rue until she falls asleep. Prior to the morphine injection, Laurie calls Rue by what appears to be Rue's full name, Ruby Bennett.
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How old was Rue in The Hunger Games?

Rue is the District 11 female tribute in the 74th Hunger Games. She was the youngest of all the tributes in the Games, at just 12 years old.
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What was Peeta's score Catching Fire?

Peeta Mellark - With a score of 11, Peeta's skill in the arena lies in his strength and skill with a spear and machete. Although he does not like to kill, Peeta would do anything to protect Katniss while in the arena.
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Why did Mags kiss Finnick in the mouth?

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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Who won the 1st Hunger Games?

The 1st Hunger Games were won by Fir Amanda Yule of 18 year old from District 7. These Games were very popular as they were the first Hunger Games, but were not televised.
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What was the shortest Hunger Games?

The 75th Hunger Games was exceptionally unique as it was the only Games to have no victor. It also had the largest alliance consisting of fourteen members. This Hunger Games is also one of the shortest games, if not the shortest, lasting a total of 3 days.
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