


And then in a fraction of time, the whole system collapses. And if a girl from District 12, of all places, can defy the Capitol and walk away unharmed, what is to prevent them from doing the same? What is to prevent, say, an uprising? That can lead to revolution. I mean, you can't know this, but in several of them, people viewed your little trick with the berries as an act of defiance, not as an act of love. Unfortunately, not everyone in the Districts fell for it. That whole love-crazed, besotted schoolgirl routine. President Snow: And after that fiasco, there was nothing left to do but let you play out your little scenario. If that Head Game-Maker Seneca Crane had had any brains at all, he would have blown you to bits then and there. A problem that began the moment you revealed those poisoned berries in the arena. President Snow: I have a problem, Miss Everdeen.

What do you think? Katniss Everdeen: Yes, I think that would save time. President Snow: My dear, I think we can make this so much simpler if we agree not to lie to each other. "Do you want a sugar cube? I mean- it's supposed to be for the horses, but, I mean, who cares about them right? They got years to eat sugar, whereas you and I- well if we see something sweet we better grab it.".
