The rat turned his glowing eyes on him, and Gregor was shocked by what he saw there. The intelligence, the deadliness, and, most surprisingly, the pain. This rat was not like Fangor and Shed. He was much more complicated and much more dangerous. For the first time in the Underland, Gregor felt completely out of his league. If he fought this rat, he wouldn't stand a change. He would lose. He would be dead.
Suzanne CollinsYou haven't hurt peopleโyou've given them an opportunity. They just have to be brave enough to take it.
Suzanne CollinsSomething inside me shuts down and I'm too numb to feel anything. It's like watching complete strangers in another Hunger Games. But I do notice they omit the part where I covered her in flowers. Right. Because even that smacks of rebellion.
Suzanne CollinsI'm trying to think of a witty comeback, when Boggs says brusquely, โWell, don't expect us to be too impressed. We just saw Finnick Odair in his underwear.โ I decide to go ahead and like Boggs.
Suzanne CollinsYes, everyone in the districts will be watching me to see how I handle this death sentence, this final act of President Snowโs dominance. They will be looking for some sign that their battles have not been in vain. If I can make it clear that Iโm still defying the Capitol right up to the end, the Capitol will have killed meโฆbut not my spirit. What better way to give hope to the rebels?
Suzanne Collins