Are peacekeepers bad in The Hunger Games?
District 11 Peacekeepers are particularly ruthless and unstable, having been known to execute citizens for minor offenses (such as when an elderly man saluted Katniss Everdeen, which they saw as a symbol of defiance) and also believing that forty lashes for illegal hunting is not a sufficient punishment.
Who is Katniss’s favorite peacekeeper?
Darius
Katniss mentions that Darius is her “favorite” Peacekeeper.
Why is the term peacekeeper ironic in The Hunger Games?
Why is the term Peacekeepers ironic? The term Peacekeeper is ironic because they are not peaceful at all. They are incredibly violent and use this violence, not to “keep peace” but to keep the people of the Districts under the strict rule of the Capitol.
Who was the peacekeeper that whipped Gale?
Gale is tied to a post being whipped by the new Head Peacekeeper, Romulus Thread, when Katniss throws herself between Gale and the Peacekeeper. She takes the full brunt of the whip on her face as she shields her friend.
What do the peacekeepers do?
Peacekeepers protect civilians, actively prevent conflict, reduce violence, strengthen security and empower national authorities to assume these responsibilities. This requires a coherent security and peacebuilding strategy that supports the political strategy.
Is being a peacekeeper a punishment?
Punishments normally consist of public whippings, and Peacekeepers are usually equipped with automatic weapons to further discourage social disobedience among the Districts. The Peacekeepers’ temperament and their relationships with civilians vary throughout the districts.
Why was Gale being whipped?
He savagely whips Gale in public simply for catching Gale with a turkey he killed, and Katniss learns that Thread attacked Darius when he tried to stop the beating. Katniss sees Peacekeepers, all of whom are unfamiliar, swarming the area.
Who are Bonnie and twill?
Bonnie and Twill, two runaways from District 8, serve as messengers. They come to Katniss at a pivotal moment in Catching Fire to both ask for help and provide illumination. They tell Katniss that District 8 has rebelled and clue her in to the possible existence of District 13.
What are these peacekeepers?
They share a common purpose to protect the most vulnerable and provide support to countries in transition from conflict to peace. Peacekeepers are civilian, military and police personnel all working together.