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Sunrise on the Reapingwas a frustrating reminder that a particular death inThe Hunger Gamesjust didn’t cut it.
However, this time around, Collins really leaned all in on the cruelty and devastation of the Capitol.
As it turns out, we didn’t know the half of it.
The footage Katniss saw inCatching Firewas doctored to omit Haymitch’s most rebellious moments in the arena.
All of this was done only to keep people from discovering the Capitol’s incompetence.
Haymitch’s story brought the pain of it all rushing back.
President Coin’s execution ultimately overshadowed it.
He died out of sight while in a fit of laughter.
InMockingjay, President Coin used Panem’s anger toward Snow as a convenient distraction.
Of course, Katniss Everdeen noticed.
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She put aside her burning desire to get revenge on President Snow and killed Coin instead.
He died out of sight while in a fit of laughter.
AfterSunrise on the Reaping, that simply isn’t enough.
Of course,this was very purposely done.
Collins’Hunger Gamesending emphasized that getting revenge on Snow wouldn’t stop the corruption in Panem.
The lesson is important, but it’s a little tougher to swallow afterSunrise on the Reaping.
Sunrise on the Reaping was a necessary way to set the record straight.
However, this wasn’t thepurpose ofThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
However,actor Tom Blyth’s performance in the movie earned Coriolanus Snow some fans.
Audiences sympathized with him despite his cruelty.Sunrise on the Reapingwas a necessary way to set the record straight.