Each year they host a "hunger game" where a boy and a girl from each district fight for their lives. The society in this book is very corrupt. Ultimately, Rue's death inspires Katniss to fight all the more against the Capitol – and win the Games any way she can.The book "The Hunger Games" is a great representation of society vs the individual. Rue was human and she made a great sacrifice in giving her life during the Games. (See our section on "Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory: Rue's Flowers.") This act is that defies the Capitol and challenges the idea that Rue's death was just entertainment for a viewing audience at home. Their brief friendship during the Games allows us to see Katniss as a nurturing character, even in the midst of all the fierce competition.Īfter Rue's death, Katniss honors Rue's body by covering her with flowers (Chapter 18). Rue becomes human to Katniss and not simply a competitor. Katniss learns that Rue is the oldest child in her family and she loves music. Katniss and Rue share food, supplies, and stories about their lives. In this sense, she continues the role that she formerly played with her sister, Prim. Katniss acts as the primary protector of Rue once the two become allies. Rue reminds Katniss very much of her sister, Prim.
Her name, also, means "regret" or "sorrow" ( source), which is a bit of foreshadowing as to what her fate will be in the Hunger Games. Despite her size, she scores a surprisingly high "7" during her training sessions (8.34). She can fly from tree to tree and is a wonder with mockingjay bird calls. Rue is the tiny, twelve-year-old tribute from District 11, the agricultural district.
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