[Pages 34-47]
~FD can pick a quote too~
"I’m stuffing myself because I’ve never had food like this, so good and so much, and because probably the best thing I can do between now and the Games is put on a few pounds."
~Stuff that happened~
The kids are immediately sequestered. They have an hour to get their good byes in before they begin the embark on their train to Capitol.
First up is mom + Prim. Kat does a good job filling them in on exactly what needs to happen now that she's going away. I was surprised at how response Mom turned out to be. I suppose she isn't as bad as she used to be, but I can understand why Kat is still holding a grudge about it.
Then the two unexpected guests. First is Peeta's dad who gives her [Cookies]. (Crimmy forgot to mention these consumables. +10 HP/sec for 5 seconds).
Contrary to what Crimson would have you believe, the next unexpected guest is Madge, her school "friend" who had a small part in chapter one. Apparently they were closer friends than Kat realized. +1 Mockingjay pin get.
Last but not least is Gale. They share a moment, he starts to say 'I Love You' (either that or something completely different) but he gets cut off and so the trip begins. They ride a train, they eat lots of food, Kat thinks about mockingjays and Haymitch is drunk and throws up. Haymitch, in addition to being a previous winner of the HG is also going to serve as some sort of "coach" for them. They haven't really explained what sort of responsibilities he will have, but apparently he is vital to survival. Plot is pretty much on rails this chapter which suits the situation just fine.
~Forceful's Thoughts~
Augh, because I know book 3 is called 'Mockingjay' part of me is feverishly wondering about the importance of the pin given to Kat by Madge. (I wish that part of me would shut up and stop trying to ruin the story)
While she was on the train she thinks about what exactly a mockingjay is (genetically engineered songbird that can repeat complicated songs?) and the fact that the bird reminders her of her father and the trips he would take with her while she was learning to hunt. So how does (a) the golden pin or (b) the songbirds themselves or (c) her memories of her father relate in some way to the 3rd book so strongly that it is titled 'Mockingjay'. May it is more related to the fact that mockingjay's are considered an insult to the government and so its more of a symbolic title?
So now that I've wasted brain power over analyzing the bird/pin/memory/idea known as 'mockingjay', back on topic!
Gale did not deliver any kind of half baked plan of action so I guess I read that one wrong. Gale and Kat seemed as close as ever though and it's clear that even if romance was never on their mind previously it certainly would not be out of the question under different circumstances. While it's nice that he's so devoted to helping Kat's family I'm still hoping he comes back onto the scene later in a bigger way.
btw what kind of an awful name is "Eiffel Trinket". Under what circumstances does that become an acceptable name for someone. Although the horrible name is at least befitting the awful government official later who I guess helps run the Games.
She isn't yet as bad as the man 'in charge' in the Battle Royale manga, but I still hope she gets comeuppance later on.
From: CrimsonOcean | #013
Not much to write about this chapter. We’re pretty much just going from point A to point B right now, and I’m cool with that.
Yup, I guess i'm out of stuff to say as well. It's getting late but I can finish one more chapter easily. (It will be harder to force myself to stop, lol)
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