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Katniss Symbols

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities of something or someone in a situation. Katniss was presented as the girl who was on fire, a symbol for the rebellion in the 12 districts to defy the rule of the Capitol. Symbolism is shown throughout the story and in our everyday lives, for example, flags of each country symbolize their unity and loyalty to their homeland. It's something that represents something bigger than yourself, it can let you feel hope when there is none. A couple of years ago an event occurred with one of my family members in the Philippines, it made me feel very upset and I started to feel isolated. When all the logic leaves your mind and you can't think straight, that's a feeling that I was dealing with,

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