The Hunger Games · Chapter 17

Rue's Death

Rue is killed by a spear from the boy from District 1 while trapped in a net. Katniss kills the attacker in revenge and decorates Rue's body with flowers as an act of defiance against the Capitol.

Outcome

Katniss's grief transforms into political resistance. District 11 sends her bread in thanks, showing inter-district solidarity.

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