What does Thresh say to Katniss when he spares her life?

Katniss tells him that Marvel had killed Rue and that she had sang to Rue as she had died. To honor Rue and to repay Katniss for protecting her, Thresh tells her that he will let her go once, but that he will owe her nothing after that.

Would Thresh have killed Rue?

So, Thresh would protect her, and she MIGHT be able to provide him with food—but it seems in the arena he has no issues with that. It would be an uneven alliance and Rue’s ability to escape would make it hard to kill her if they became the final two.

Why did Thresh care about Rue?

I believe he cared, because she was from his district and She was probably like a lil sister. And it’s hard not to care about someone as adorable as Rue. Yes, she was probably like a little sister to him.

What does Thresh do to Katniss?

Just before Clove slices into Katniss’ face, Thresh lifts her off of Katniss, throws her to the ground, and beats her to death with a rock.

Why does Cato say I’m dead anyway?

When he quotes ‘I’m dead anyways, I always was right’ I feel like he is referring to how even if he did win, what was left for him? All that he knew what to do was kill, but now that he had the chance to win it all he only felt dead.

How did rue help Katniss?

Rue teaches Katniss her song for the mockingjays. There are mockingjays all over the arena, and she says if Katniss hears the song she’ll know Rue is okay. Katniss makes her way to the Careers’ camp and hides where she can observe without being seen.

How does thresh save Katniss?

Clove knocks Katniss over and, holding a knife, is about to kill her and also insults Rue. Thresh overhears this and grabs Clove, attacking her and saving Katniss.

Why did thresh save Katniss?

Thresh hears this and kills Clove. So, to reword it, Clove gloated about the death of Rue and Thresh overheard and killed her in his anger, but also saved Katniss for his gratitude towards her for taking care of her since he and Rue are both from District 11.

What does thresh say to Katniss after he protects Rue?

Katniss tells him that Marvel had killed Rue and that she had sang to Rue as she had died. To honor Rue and to repay Katniss for protecting her, Thresh tells her that he will let her go once, but that he will owe her nothing after that. He then tells her to run, as Cato is approaching.

What does thresh look like in The Hunger Games?

Thresh is a physical giant, being the largest tribute in the 74th Hunger Games. He rivals Cato in terms of brute power and strength, and is regarded by Katniss as a “physical wonder.” Like his district partner Rue, Thresh has dark skin, though Katniss describes his eyes as being a strange golden-brown.

What does Katniss do to survive The Hunger Games?

Katniss will do anything to survive, even if she may have to go against her own moral standards. But when a fellow tribute reveals his affection for her and another begins to act like and remind her of her sister, it becomes harder and harder to figure out how to survive without killing those closest to her.

Does Katniss love Peeta in The Hunger Games?

Throughout the 74th annual Hunger Games, Katniss pretends that she is in love with Peeta in order to please the sponsors, but she immediately reveals the truth upon their return from the Arena. Peeta is, for obvious reasons, devastated, but he remains determined to convince her to love him, in spite of her rejection.