Michael Arndt

Following a televised interview where Peeta lies to the public, he and Katniss discuss the fallout of his claim that they are married and expecting a child. The scene explores the tension between their survival strategy and the reality of their dire situation as they prepare for the Quarter Quell.

Katniss visits a drunken Haymitch to strike a desperate deal regarding the upcoming Quarter Quell. She pleads with him to prioritize Peeta's survival over her own, leading to a somber pact between two traumatized survivors who recognize the grim reality of the Games.

Chuckles the Clown recounts the tragic backstory of how Lotso became a cynical dictator after being accidentally abandoned and replaced by his owner, Daisy. As Woody listens, he realizes the grave danger his friends are in at Sunnyside Daycare.

During a victory tour stop in District 11, Katniss goes off-script to deliver a heartfelt tribute to the fallen tributes Rue and Thresh. Her emotional words spark a silent gesture of rebellion from the crowd, leading to immediate and violent intervention by the Peacekeepers.

On the train during the Victory Tour, Peeta confronts Katniss about the awkward distance between them. He proposes they stop performing for the cameras and try to build a genuine friendship based on honesty rather than pretense. The two share a rare moment of levity and connection as they share personal details before arriving at their next destination.

President Snow and the new Head Gamemaker, Plutarch Heavensbee, strategize on how to neutralize Katniss Everdeen's influence as a symbol of rebellion. While Snow favors a direct assassination, Plutarch argues for a psychological approach to destroy her public image and turn the districts against her.

President Snow and Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee discuss the growing threat of Katniss Everdeen and the other victors. Snow demands her destruction to prevent a full-scale uprising, while Plutarch proposes a more calculated 'wrinkle' to ruin her image before her execution.

Scene extracted from Finnick's Sweet Talk.pdf

Plutarch Heavensbee, the new Head Gamemaker, dances with Katniss Everdeen at a Capitol party. He reveals his cynical perspective on the Games and his own dangerous ambitions, while subtly warning Katniss about the perils of her authenticity.

Katniss attempts to convince Gale to flee District 12 to escape President Snow's deadly threats against their families. However, the conversation shifts when Gale learns of the uprisings in District 8, sparking a conflict between Katniss's desire for survival and Gale's burgeoning revolutionary spirit.