Why did the people of District 12 make the three finger gesture at Katniss?

The three-finger salute first appeared in The Hunger Games when members of District 12 used it to say goodbye to Katniss, but its meaning expanded over time. After its first use, the salute came to represent resistance from the Capitol, and later became a symbol of the pro-democracy rebellion led by Katniss.

What does the three middle fingers to the mouth and then held out mean?

“It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals. It means thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someone you love.”

Why does District 12 never stand a chance in the Hunger Games?

District 12, Katniss’s district, is an impoverished coal mining region that never stands a chance in the Games. They view the Games as a punishment that must be endured – something that robs them of their children. The Capitol keeps its population in line partially by keeping them separated.

What does The Hunger Games three finger salute mean?

According to the book, it is an old and rarely used gesture of District 12 and is occasionally seen at funerals. It can mean “thanks,” “admiration,” and “good-bye to someone you love.” Later in the book, it reappears as Katniss pays her respects to Rue, a fellow tribute who dies by helping her in the arena.

What is Prim’s cat name?

Buttercup
Buttercup is a “hideous-looking cat” that belonged to Primrose Everdeen. Prim named him Buttercup because she insisted that his muddy yellow coat matched the bright flower.

What happened to District 12 after Mockingjay?

The district was destroyed with incendiary bombs by the Capitol, with only the Victors’ Village spared. Gale is able to evacuate roughly 900 citizens, although the rest are presumably all killed in the bombing.

Why did the old man in the Hunger Games get shot?

The unidentified male was present during Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark’s victory tour prior to the 75th Hunger Games. Seeing this as a sign of rebellion, the Peacekeepers pulled him from the crowd, beat him multiple times, and then shot him in back of the neck, much to Katniss’ shock and horror.