The Hunger Games Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part 2, Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 Summary

The Hunger Games, Part 2, Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 Summary

After Peeta's declaration, Katniss is stunned, but the watching audience loves it. The huge screens show she and Peeta, now a tragic love story for the audience to grasp onto. After the interview, Katniss returns to the twelfth floor and pushes Peeta into flower urn, knocking him over. She is angry that he has made her appear weak, but Haymitch explains he has actually made her desirable, which should could not have accomplished on her own. Portia explains that her reaction was perfect, and had she known about the declaration it would not have been as good. Katniss decides Peeta has given her an advantage and feels guilty for shoving him, since they will be in the arena tomorrow. Peeta and Katniss say goodbye to Effie and Haymitch. They will begin traveling to the arena at dawn with Cinna and Portia. Effie and...
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