Chapter 5
In This Chapter
Darius
Peacekeeper
Young Peacekeeper in District 12 who was friendly to Katniss.
District 12 Citizens
Oppressed population
Also known as: Coal District Workers
Face increased brutality under Thread's harsh new regime, with public punishments.
District Officials
Local administrators
Also known as: Local Government
Various local officials in each district who coordinate with the Capitol and manage local affairs.
District Peacekeepers (Various)
Oppressive force
Become increasingly brutal under orders to suppress growing rebellion in the districts.
Effie Trinket
Capitol escort
District 12's Capitol escort, bubbly but increasingly troubled by the Games.
Gale Hawthorne
Victim of Capitol oppression
Publicly whipped by Thread for illegal hunting, showing the Capitol's increased brutality.
Haymitch Abernathy
Mentor
Former victor from District 12 and mentor to Katniss and Peeta.
Katniss Everdeen
Victor/Tribute
Also known as: The Girl on Fire
Victor of the 74th Hunger Games, struggling with PTSD and President Snow's threats.
Madge Undersee
Mayor's daughter
Mayor's daughter and Katniss's friend, who gave her the mockingjay pin.
Mayor Undersee
District 12 Mayor
Mayor of District 12, father to Madge and politically careful.
Merchant Class
Business owners
Also known as: District 12 Merchants
Wealthier citizens of District 12 who own shops and businesses, including the bakery.
Mrs. Everdeen
Mother
Katniss's mother, a former apothecary who withdrew after her husband's death.
Peacekeeper Commanders
Military commanders
High-ranking Peacekeepers who oversee operations in the districts during the unrest.
Peeta Mellark
Victor/Tribute
Co-victor trying to protect Katniss while maintaining their fake romance.
Prim Everdeen
Sister
Also known as: Primrose Everdeen
Katniss's younger sister, the reason she volunteered for the first Games.
Seam Miners
District 12 workers
Also known as: Coal Workers
Coal miners who work in the dangerous mines of District 12, mostly from the Seam.
Thom
Concerned friend
Present during Gale's whipping, showing concern for his friend.
Previously Seen
Bristel
District 12 friend
Friend of Katniss and Gale from District 12, mentioned in conversation.
Buttercup
Family pet
Prim's beloved cat, initially disliked by Katniss but tolerated for Prim's sake.
District 1 Citizens
District 1 population
Also known as: Luxury District Workers
Citizens of District 1 who work in luxury goods production and attend Victory Tour ceremony.
District 1 Mayor
District 1 Mayor
Mayor of District 1 (luxury goods) who hosts Katniss and Peeta during their Victory Tour.
District 10 Mayor
District 10 Mayor
Mayor of District 10 (livestock) who participates in Victory Tour ceremonies.
District 11 Citizens
District 11 population
Also known as: Agriculture District Workers
Citizens of District 11 who work in agriculture and witness the uprising during the Victory Tour.
District 11 Mayor
District 11 Mayor
Mayor of District 11 (agriculture) who hosts the tense Victory Tour stop where the uprising begins.
District 11 Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers
Brutal Peacekeepers who shoot the old man and maintain order during Katniss's visit to District 11.
District 2 Citizens
District 2 population
Also known as: Masonry District Workers
Citizens of District 2 who work in masonry and Peacekeeper training, attend Victory Tour.
District 2 Mayor
District 2 Mayor
Mayor of District 2 (masonry/Peacekeepers) who participates in Victory Tour ceremonies.
District 3 Citizens
District 3 population
Also known as: Technology District Workers
Citizens of District 3 who work in electronics and technology, attend Victory Tour ceremony.
District 3 Mayor
District 3 Mayor
Mayor of District 3 (technology) who participates in the Victory Tour ceremonies.
District 4 Citizens
District 4 population
Also known as: Fishing District Workers
Citizens of District 4 who work in fishing industry and attend Victory Tour ceremony.
District 4 Mayor
District 4 Mayor
Mayor of District 4 (fishing) who hosts Katniss and Peeta during their Victory Tour stop.
District 5 Mayor
District 5 Mayor
Mayor of District 5 (power) who participates in Victory Tour events.
District 6 Mayor
District 6 Mayor
Mayor of District 6 (transportation) who hosts Victory Tour ceremonies.
District 7 Mayor
District 7 Mayor
Mayor of District 7 (lumber) who participates in the Victory Tour.
District 8 Mayor
District 8 Mayor
Mayor of District 8 (textiles) who greets Katniss and Peeta during their Victory Tour.
District 9 Mayor
District 9 Mayor
Mayor of District 9 (grain) who hosts Victory Tour events.
District Mayors (Collective)
District officials
The mayors of all districts who must host Victory Tour ceremonies and maintain order.
Hazelle Hawthorne
Mother/Healer
Gale's mother who works as a healer and washerwoman in District 12.
Hob Vendors
Black market traders
Also known as: Black Market Traders
Various traders at the Hob (black market) where Katniss sells game and buys supplies.
Katniss's Father
Deceased father
Also known as: Mr. Everdeen
Katniss's deceased father who died in a mine explosion, taught her to hunt and sing.
Lady
Family goat
Prim's goat, purchased with Katniss's winnings and provider of milk and cheese.
Leevy
Neighbor
Neighbor who helps watch Prim while Katniss is away.
Mockingjays
Symbol of rebellion
Hybrid birds that can repeat human songs, created from Capitol jabberjays and mockingbirds.
Mr. Mellark
Baker
Also known as: Peeta's Father
Peeta's father who runs the bakery in District 12. Kind man who once gave bread to starving Katniss.
Mrs. Mellark
Baker's wife
Also known as: Peeta's Mother
Peeta's harsh mother who runs the bakery with her husband. Known for her sharp tongue.
Mrs. Undersee
Mayor's wife
Mayor's wife, mother to Madge, suffers from headaches and takes medicine.
Old Man (District 11)
District 11 citizen
Also known as: Whistler
Elderly man in District 11 who whistles the mockingjay tune after Katniss's speech, then gives the...
Peeta's Brothers
Peeta's brothers
Peeta's two older brothers who work in the family bakery.
Posy Hawthorne
Gale's sister
Gale's little sister, the youngest of the Hawthorne children.
President Snow
President
Also known as: Coriolanus Snow
President of Panem who threatens Katniss and her loved ones.
Rebellion Symbols
Resistance symbols
Also known as: Three-Finger Salute
Various symbols of resistance including the mockingjay pin and three-finger salute.
Rooba
District 12 friend
Person mentioned in District 12 conversation, friend of Katniss and Gale.
Rory Hawthorne
Gale's brother
One of Gale's younger brothers.
Rue
Deceased ally
Deceased tribute from District 11 who Katniss allied with and mourns during the Victory Tour.
Rue's Family
Rue's family
Rue's mother, father and siblings who Katniss meets during the Victory Tour in District 11.
Snow's Threats
Psychological warfare
Also known as: Capitol Intimidation
President Snow's various threats and intimidation tactics against Katniss and her loved ones.
Thresh
Deceased ally
Deceased tribute from District 11 who spared Katniss in the first Games, honored during Victory...
Thresh's Family
Thresh's family
Thresh's grandmother and other family members who Katniss meets during the Victory Tour in District...
Vick Hawthorne
Gale's brother
One of Gale's younger brothers.
Victory Tour Officials
Tour coordinators
Capitol officials who coordinate and oversee the Victory Tour ceremonies in each district.
Victory Tour Security
Security forces
Enhanced security forces deployed during the Victory Tour to prevent uprising.
Victory Tour Train Crew
Transport staff
Capitol employees who operate and staff the luxurious train during the Victory Tour.
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