“Because that’s what you and I do, protect each other.”Īs he tries to figure out the confusing and conflicting set of images in his mind, Peeta remembers giving Katniss some bread when she was starving. This is when he puts his system into practice. At one point, he realizes that Katniss is trying to protect him, but is confused by the false images of Katniss that have been inserted into his brain by the Capitol. He decides to ask Katniss outright whenever something feels fuzzy or unreal. To distinguish what is real and what is an illusion, Peeta comes up with a system. The problem is, I can’t tell what’s real anymore, and what’s made up.” I’ll add it to the list of words I use to try to figure you out. “Ally.” Peeta says the words slowly, tasting it. However, he continues to have trouble with doing so, especially when it comes to Katniss. It takes a long time for the doctors in District 13 to treat him, and he slowly begins to distinguish between reality and illusion. After his rescue, he is under the impression that Katniss is a mutt created by the Capitol to wipe everyone out. Having been brainwashed by the Capitol, Peeta has a hard time distinguishing reality from his delusions. Numerous quotes bring out the predominant ideas in the novel, some of which have been listed below. The novel captures timeless themes that are relevant to us today.
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