The Roses

The Grandma'am grows roses that are coveted for their beauty. She gives one to Coriolanus to make a good first impression on Lucy Gray, which is a symbol that the family is desperate for the prize money that he could win if Lucy Gray wins the Hunger Games. Later, Coriolanus wears a rose the same color of Lucy Gray's as a means of identifying their connection. This is also a symbol of Coriolanus's attitude because he wants everyone to know that Lucy Gray “belongs” to him.

Names

Names are often symbolic of one's status or job in this dystopian setting. Coriolanus's family uses the mantra “Snow always lands on top” to signify the importance of their name. Lucy's middle name – Gray – is symbolic of the impression everyone in the Capitol has of everyone in the districts.

Lucy Gray's Dress

Lucy is wearing a colorful, ruffled...