It crosses my mind that Cinna's calm and normal demeanor masks a complete madman.

Maybe everyone is just trying to protect me by lying to me. I don't care. I'm sick of people lying to me for my own good.

deep in the meadow , under the willow , a bed of grass , a soft green pillow

You haven't hurt people—you've given them an opportunity. They just have to be brave enough to take it.

Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous.

Why don't I just pretend I'm on camera, Plutarch?" I say. "Yes! Perfect. One is always much braver with an audience," he says. "Look at the courage Peeta just displayed!" It's all I can do not to slap him.

I must still look perplexed because Gale delivers the next line very slowly. “Katniss…he’s still trying to keep you alive.” To keep me alive? And then I understand. The Games are still on.