Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)

But at least now they know we’re here.” She helps me to my feet. “I’d rather be despised than ignored.”

A fragile collection of muscles and bones, a few quarts of blood, wrapped up in a paper-thin package of skin.

“A truth that’s told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.” — William Blake

“Don’t let them use you, Sarshee. Don’t let them paint their posters with your blood. Not if you can help it.”

Whatever the case, the audience here in the auditorium has embraced this version, cheering and jeering on cue. Their lack of discernment transforms the recap, validating it as truth.

The poor and wretched don’t escape If they conspire the law to break. This must be so but they endure Those who conspire to make the law.

the Hunger Games are a sacred ceremony of remembrance for the Dark Days. A lot of people lost their lives to guarantee peace and prosperity for our nation. And this is our chance — no, it is our duty — to honor them!”

When I’m pure like a dove, When I’ve learned how to love, Right here in The old therebefore, When nothing Is left anymore.

The law locks up the man or woman Who steals the goose from off the common. And geese will still a common lack Till they go and steal it back. Lenore