The entirety of Katniss’ journey in Catching Fire is proving to President Snow that her sacrificial actions in the 74th Hunger Games were done out of love, not rebellion towards the Capitol (Jacobson & Kilik, …show more content…
Katniss continually shows how she has been oppressed by the Capitol, willing to do anything in her power to save her family, even if it entails being nationally proposed to by Peeta. As projected in attachment theory, (QUOTE HARLOW), Katniss’ lack of relationship as a child with her father has led her to be resistant to develop a solid romantic relationship with Peeta, causing President Snow to question how genuine Katniss really is. Katniss develops her strongest sense of self in Catching Fire, following her victory in the previous Hunger Games and growing relationship with Peeta. She becomes aware of her capabilities and strengths, but also draws back to the morals she grew up with. As she tries to balance what she knows and what she has learned, she develops a healthy adult relationship with Haymitch, her mentor. Despite his drinking problems causing him to sleep excessively, Haymitch becomes one of Katniss’ main confidants throughout the film. Once Katniss alerts him about the districts rebelling, Haymitch is first to coach Katniss on how to act as if she is in love with Peeta in order to save District 12 and her