CHAPTER 5 QUESTIONS: The Hunger Games

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

In the Capitol all they care about is how they look. In district 12 its all about trying to stay alive. District 12 is a place were you can starve you work hard to stay alive and just get food on there plates . The Capitol is where people are rich and they can buy and support them selves.

 

3.What does Cinna ask Katniss and Peeta to do Just before they ride out in thier chariot? What is the purpose of this gesture?
Cinna tells Peeta and Katniss to hold hands. To Kantiss and Peeta this is to keep stable. To the crowd it shows ho it really goes together. Cinna gives them a thumbs up to show it is correct and looks good.

4.Why is it hard for katniss to trust Peeta's kindness?
Peeta is being very friendly with Katniss. Katniss thinks he's trying to lure him in. She believes he is decieving her. I would think the same thing. They are about to rip eachother's heads off she cant trust anyone.She returns the trickery by kissing him on the cheek.

 

Chapter 5 Quotes

-"how dispicable we must seem to you,"he says(65)

-"It crosses my mind that Cinna's calm and normal demeanormasks a complete madman."(67)

-"At first I am frozen, but then I catch sight of us on a large tv screen and am floored by how breath taking we look. In the deepening twighlight, the fire light illuminates our faces."(70)

-"Dont be so stupid. Peeta is planning how to kill you, I remind myself. He is luring you in to make you easy prey. The more likeable he is, the more deadly he is."(72)

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?

I think this reaveals that the capitol thinks that fashin is more important. The tributes neesd to dress up nicely because so they get tributes. That sucks because if they don't look pretty they won't get sponsors.