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The bird in thg is a very interesting symbol that flies through the whole story.

First of all, in many cultures, the bird has become entrenched as a symbol of freedom. Then it is not surprising that it was the bird - the mockingjay, that became the symbol of the uprising against the oppression of the regime. And this bird has a voice - the voice of oppressed people.

- The Mockingjay will not lose her voice.

The voice of this bird is a song. Not only metaphorically, but also literally - such as the hanging tree song or mockingjay whistle (the same idea was later transferred to tbosas, but Lucy Gray Baird is a different kind of bird, a songbird).

Mockingjays cannot repeat words, only a motive, but the melody is repeated over and over again, louder and louder and it will not be possible to drown it out. Just like it is almost impossible to extinguish a flame lit by a spark.

From here comes the connection of fire and birds - the phoenix bird. I don't know how to develop this idea further, but Katniss has become this combination. Has freedom risen from the ashes? Or history repeats itself, just like the cycle of the phoenix's life?

The phoenix is a symbol of renewal, and it was the bird that renewed Panem.

By the way, the emblem of the Capitol is also a bird - an eagle, which is a reference to the Roman Empire, where the eagle on the banner symbolized the power and dominance of the god Jupiter, the main god of the pantheon.

In general, "bird parallels" often appear in relation to Katniss:

- I am Cinna’s bird, ignited, flying frantically to escape something inescapable. The feathers of flame that grow from my body. Beating my wings only fans the blaze. I consume myself, but to no end.

But it seems to me curious and important that such comparisons apply not only to the main character, but also to other characters, for example, Primrose:

- I notice her blouse has pulled out of her skirt in the back again and force myself to stay calm. “Tuck your tail in, little duck,” I say, smoothing the blouse back in place. Prim giggles and gives me a small “Quack.”

- The small white bird tinged in pink dives down, buries her claws in my chest, and tries to keep me afloat.

Or Rue:

- Rue, who is dressed in a gossamer gown complete with wings, flutters her way to Caesar.

- "We sing at home. At work, too. That’s why I love your pin,” she says, pointing to the mockingjay that I’ve again forgotten about.

and even to the Capitolians:

- I stand there, completely naked, as the three circle me, wielding tweezers to remove any last bits of hair. I know I should be embarrassed, but they’re so unlike people that I’m no more self-conscious than if a trio of oddly colored birds were pecking around my feet. (+ their special Capitol accent).

Panem is a kind of "bird state", which is funny. But apart from jokes, symbolism of the birds is very interesting and versatile, there is always something to think about. The symbol is simple, but understandable and beautiful.

THG is a great example of how to harmoniously and beautifully fit this symbolism into the plot so that it becomes not only poetic beauty, but also a driving idea of the story.

✺THG Series Exploration: Mockingjay✺

6: The imagery and symbolism of the birds in The Hunger Games Series is a steady theme throughout the books. Let's chat today about the meaning and meta, and share all the art.

Mockingjays

Mockingbirds

Jabberjays

Hummingbirds

Grooslings

Turkeys

What else????

✨Caesar Flickerman✨ is playing pick-a-side game and the answer is neither (rhymes with his first and last names haha). For me, he personifies that very tricky position of balance. So here's my favorite tiny detail from the mj book (first interview with Peeta):

- Caesar places his hand on Peeta’s chest in a gesture that’s both self-protective and conciliatory. “Okay, Peeta, I believe you.”

The only cannon information we know is Katniss' words:

- I’ll say this for Caesar, he really does his best to make the tributes shine. He’s friendly, tries to set the nervous ones at ease, laughs at lame jokes, and can turn a weak response into a memorable one by the way he reacts.

So the tribute interview experience looks like this, these qualities cannot be taken away from him. Whether they are sincere or not is up to the reader.

For us, Mr. Flickerman, like the tributes for the Capitol, is just a picture on TV, unreal, unattainable. And here is the same problem - we have no idea what these people really are. They are not just an image, something real is hidden behind the screen. Real people with their own lives and opinions, separated from the show and the cameras. So there is room for misunderstanding and lack of sympathy or vice versa (same as irl).

What happens behind the scenes, unfortunately or fortunately, we will never know, and we should not. And that's great!

As for the movie interpretation. The perfection does not exist. Movies did him good ... pArTly (partly bAd). So give us some yet unknown actor born for this role :)

And...Can I have the one that exists in my imagination, please ? Or the one created by wonderful @caesarflickermans

Am i asking too much? 👉👈

✺THG Series Exploration: Mockingjay✺

24: Character Introduction: Caesar Flickerman. Flickerman is the face of the Capitol to both the Districts and the Capitolites. We have a fondness for him, yet we know he's really the advocate and mouthpiece for Snow. Let's blog all things Caesar Flickerman.

POV: You have survived the Hunger Games

In love with Finnick Odair

Okay maybe I can’t fix him but you know what I could do? FUCK THE SHIT OUTTA HIM

Watching young snow edits trying to remind myself that he literally tortured peeta and killed finnick

Guys it’s official I’m married

You guys get to see this before TikTok does

At this point I’m just posting everything here instead of TikTok

My new Roman Empire is tbosbas I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. The parallels from the original movies I can’t AGHHH. I think a huge part of why this movie hits different then other villain backstory is the fact that he feels what he’s doing or at least did at one point. He cared so much for people but still chose power at the end of the day. The end of the movie when Tigris tells him he looks just like his father I will never believe that she’s only talking about his looks she’s talking about how he changed on the inside as a person (this was all over the place I just needed my thoughts out)

I Need all 5 hunger games movies injected I to my bloodstream

I need him religiously

I just wanna bite his slutty lil waist 😢

My poor sweet lil baby He deserved so much better he spent his last moments calling for his ma 😢

I know everyone obsesseses over abs and shit but omfg dad bod.

I need to know what happened to my poor baby Tigris how did she become what she is? I NEED ANSWERS

It’s not even funny anymore I want him so bad. I wanna bite him and I don’t know why

I feel like my Roman Empire is time.

You mean to tell me that 2017 was basically SEVEN FUCKIMG YEARS AGO?!?

And the fact that are grandparents were teenagers one time they fell in love and all the fun stuff

I swear to god this man comes back to get me at least once a year EVERY SINGLE YEAR I CONVINCE MYSELF HES NOT THAT CUTE BUT THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND FUCKING AGAIN.