Haymitch seems to be more prepared for the arena / more sure in the actions he makes than other tributes. My theory is that he cheated, he got some clues before going into the arena. He "knocked out" of the first-second shock that everybody had, he chose his direction to be exactly opposite of what turned out to be a volcano. And he is so hooked on that plan about going to the corner of the arena. All of this makes me believe he knew something others did not. And then Snow found out about it and killed his entire family. And the inside-Capitol source got also killed or (if it was Plutarch) got away unidentified. Just a theory, but i think he cheated in some way, other than the force field.
They definitely will expand on the outside forces of these Games. I think after his victory, we’ll see him interact with the Capitol, possibly a young Plutarch, who will probably sow seeds leading to the future uprising. They had active rebels during the 10th Games, who’s to say they don’t have some inside help to prep them for these games? My personal headcanon is that the Quarter Quell was the brainchild of Snow, a further deterrent for uprisings after multiple “terror attacks” take place after the 10th games. I’m so excited to see this propaganda aspect of the novel and how Mother Collins will incorporate it into the story.
I think his girlfriend was related to Plutarch (that was 22 at the time), maybe his sister ? Idk but definitely they were already planning the rebellion from mockingbird
And you have to remember the games might not play out exactly how peeta and katniss watched because the capital would have made the tape and not shown what they didn't want people to see or remember
When talking about the symbolism of the snake and the songbird I think it is very important to note the title of the story. A ballad of songbirds and snakes. Both Lucy gray and President Snow at different points can be considered a snake. Both at different times can be considered a songbird. President Snow presents as a songbird as he sings the metaphorical song of the capitol. Lucy gray can be seen as a snake in the times that she's a deceiver and when she uses poison in the arena. Both are songbirds constantly preening and showing off. Both are snakes wanting their true selves to be hidden. In the end they both coalesce into the opposing forces. Lucy gray truly becomes the songbird embracing who she is and singing for all to hear. Snow fully regresses into a snake when he lets his true self be dictated by the corrupt lessons of the capitol. I'm at 4:05 I'm sure I will have more thoughts to see below
Kiefer Sutherland is currently 57yrs old, and I believe that would be the right age to play President Snow for Sunrise on the Reaping. Not confirmed, just a wishful thinking on my part as well. In my minds eye when reading the books, I pictured Haymitch looking more like an age appropriate, scruffy looking Joaquin Phoenix. He has all the traits of the Seam. Dark hair, dangerous look that after the years formed into a bit unhinged, like the character Haymitch. Although it wasn't shown in the movie, I couldn't picture anyone but Joaquin Phoenix as Haymitch during the whole drunken display on the stage at Katniss reaping day. I think he would have pulled off the collapse off the stage spectacularly.
In "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, the Gamemakers' robes are described on page 38 of the first chapter, where Katniss is first introduced to the Capitol and observes the people in the viewing booth during the reaping, including the Gamemakers dressed in "elaborate, flowing robes of deep purple and gold."
Yay great video! I’m excited to learn who Haymitch’s girlfriend was, granted it’ll be sad. However this is the hunger games, it’s not a not easy because it shows how some people treat violence like apart of the entertainment media! Ps: I agree Lucy is the songbird. However there’s more to her than that she can sneaky and mercurial. Lucy is also kind, smart, compassionate, and a talented singer!
I wonder if the volcano would be the reason for taking out the other female tribute. Other than it killing half the remaining tributes, there isn't much explained what happens during the arena event itself.
What if Haymich was Prim, not that he lost his own other person. His Prim is himself and the him that was lost during the games and then the loss of his loved ones. To quote Haymich, the Capital always winsand you can't fight them. Haymich lost all innecense, which is the embodiment of Prim and what Rue and her represented. The Capital maintains the games against people in the districts who are innecent of any resistance from a war that occured years ago. The Capital is who needs thengames morebthen the districts to maintain their illusion of complete control over everything.
Girl, the more I think about it, I genuinely believe Haymitch knew they did body modifications & refused to let them do it to Katniss coz they dyed & straightened his hair to look more Merchant class/rich. Like Woody had a wig right? That’s not his natural hair. Suzanne could have had them do anything for the movie.
Haymitch seems to be more prepared for the arena / more sure in the actions he makes than other tributes. My theory is that he cheated, he got some clues before going into the arena. He "knocked out" of the first-second shock that everybody had, he chose his direction to be exactly opposite of what turned out to be a volcano. And he is so hooked on that plan about going to the corner of the arena. All of this makes me believe he knew something others did not. And then Snow found out about it and killed his entire family. And the inside-Capitol source got also killed or (if it was Plutarch) got away unidentified. Just a theory, but i think he cheated in some way, other than the force field.
They definitely will expand on the outside forces of these Games. I think after his victory, we’ll see him interact with the Capitol, possibly a young Plutarch, who will probably sow seeds leading to the future uprising. They had active rebels during the 10th Games, who’s to say they don’t have some inside help to prep them for these games? My personal headcanon is that the Quarter Quell was the brainchild of Snow, a further deterrent for uprisings after multiple “terror attacks” take place after the 10th games. I’m so excited to see this propaganda aspect of the novel and how Mother Collins will incorporate it into the story.
Interest8ng theory....what if the inside source is Tigress. She was a stylist for the games and would be uniquely positioned to know more details.
I think his girlfriend was related to Plutarch (that was 22 at the time), maybe his sister ? Idk but definitely they were already planning the rebellion from mockingbird
This is the best theory I've heard so far.
And you have to remember the games might not play out exactly how peeta and katniss watched because the capital would have made the tape and not shown what they didn't want people to see or remember
When talking about the symbolism of the snake and the songbird I think it is very important to note the title of the story. A ballad of songbirds and snakes. Both Lucy gray and President Snow at different points can be considered a snake. Both at different times can be considered a songbird. President Snow presents as a songbird as he sings the metaphorical song of the capitol. Lucy gray can be seen as a snake in the times that she's a deceiver and when she uses poison in the arena. Both are songbirds constantly preening and showing off. Both are snakes wanting their true selves to be hidden. In the end they both coalesce into the opposing forces. Lucy gray truly becomes the songbird embracing who she is and singing for all to hear. Snow fully regresses into a snake when he lets his true self be dictated by the corrupt lessons of the capitol.
I'm at 4:05 I'm sure I will have more thoughts to see below
Kiefer Sutherland is currently 57yrs old, and I believe that would be the right age to play President Snow for Sunrise on the Reaping. Not confirmed, just a wishful thinking on my part as well. In my minds eye when reading the books, I pictured Haymitch looking more like an age appropriate, scruffy looking Joaquin Phoenix. He has all the traits of the Seam. Dark hair, dangerous look that after the years formed into a bit unhinged, like the character Haymitch. Although it wasn't shown in the movie, I couldn't picture anyone but Joaquin Phoenix as Haymitch during the whole drunken display on the stage at Katniss reaping day. I think he would have pulled off the collapse off the stage spectacularly.
In "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, the Gamemakers' robes are described on page 38 of the first chapter, where Katniss is first introduced to the Capitol and observes the people in the viewing booth during the reaping, including the Gamemakers dressed in "elaborate, flowing robes of deep purple and gold."
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Yay great video! I’m excited to learn who Haymitch’s girlfriend was, granted it’ll be sad. However this is the hunger games, it’s not a not easy because it shows how some people treat violence like apart of the entertainment media!
Ps: I agree Lucy is the songbird. However there’s more to her than that she can sneaky and mercurial. Lucy is also kind, smart, compassionate, and a talented singer!
This made me so excited!!!! Thanks for the shout out 😘
i think plutarch heavensbee is the snake to the capitol as he will be the head game maker, and the songbird is obviously haymitch
I wonder if the volcano would be the reason for taking out the other female tribute. Other than it killing half the remaining tributes, there isn't much explained what happens during the arena event itself.
What if Haymich was Prim, not that he lost his own other person. His Prim is himself and the him that was lost during the games and then the loss of his loved ones. To quote Haymich, the Capital always winsand you can't fight them. Haymich lost all innecense, which is the embodiment of Prim and what Rue and her represented. The Capital maintains the games against people in the districts who are innecent of any resistance from a war that occured years ago. The Capital is who needs thengames morebthen the districts to maintain their illusion of complete control over everything.
Im just so so so excited for the death orders lmao 😂
Girl, the more I think about it, I genuinely believe Haymitch knew they did body modifications & refused to let them do it to Katniss coz they dyed & straightened his hair to look more Merchant class/rich. Like Woody had a wig right? That’s not his natural hair. Suzanne could have had them do anything for the movie.
Another term for azure is light blue.
I think your theories seem very plausible.