blog#2- How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story?

Throughout the first novel the characters relationships develop and get stronger, and so do the characters themselves. Katniss Everdeen starts out as a shy, homely girl before the games take place. During the opening ceremonies Katniss is placed in a simple black unitard that covers her from ankle to neck, shiny leather boots that lace up to her knees and an orange flaming cape. This was just the beginning and Katniss begins stepping out of her comfort zone. The main relationship that evolves throughout the duration of the novel is the love shared between Katniss and Peeta Mellark. Peeta is the town baker’s son and more importantly the male tribute chosen from district 12. In the beginning of the book he saved Katniss’ life when she was 11 years old by giving her bread when her family was starving, but the two never talked until the Games. Peeta and Katniss’ romance heats up the Hunger games and  the two ‘star-crossed lovers, as they are called in the story, end up winning the Hunger Games together!

Katniss and Peeta the 'star-crossed lovers'