The first was that the tributes were reaped from previous victors instead of eligible teenagers from the districts.
Every tribute walking intothe Hunger Gamesexpects spectacle, bloodshed, and one victor at the end of it all.
At least, that was the expectation before the 75th Annual Hunger Games.
Their decision to die together rather than kill the other was an incredibly intelligent strategy.
They knew that faith in the games was kept by the promise and possibility of winning.
Katnisss actions in the previous film made her a beacon of hopefor the oppressed districts.
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Her spite and compassion also inspired a rebellion within the Capitol itself.
Uniting the victors through anger allowed them to rebel against the games.
Since Plutarch rescued the tributes, there was no victor.
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By relocating the victors to District 13, the hidden district became a powerful rebel base.
Panem would see immediate retaliation by The Capitol after the games, mostly through attacks on Katniss.
District 12 was destroyed by bombings and Peeta was hijacked with tracker-jacker venom to brainwash him into hating Katniss.
When this failed to quell rebellions, Snow harmed her loved ones and the districts to regain control.
Panems future would now hinge on Katniss actions, making her a powerful player in the game.
Snow would not allow another mistake.
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He would sacrifice peoples belief in the games to restore order and control.
This desire for control and power at anothers expense is central to Snows character.
In contrast, the Quarter Quell tributes had planned for Katniss victory inThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
This was done through the tributes sacrifices, protecting Peeta, and recruiting Katniss chosen allies.
If Katniss were to die, the revolution was certain to fall apart before it had even really begun.
