Why was Madge cut from The Hunger Games?

Why was Madge cut from The Hunger Games?

They cut Madge to save time/money for the film. Madge does become important in other books though, and she is used in the book to show how Gale felt about people who didn’t have their names entered a bunch times for the Reaping because they didn’t need tessera.

Did Madge survive in The Hunger Games?

After speaking to Thom, who was in front of their house, Katniss finds out that Madge and her family, as well as the two people who worked for them, did not survive the bombing of District 12.

Did Madge give Katniss the pin?

After volunteering to take Prim’s place in the Hunger Games, Katniss receives several visitors. Among them is her friend Madge Undersee, who convinces Katniss to take her mockingjay pin as her tribute token – an object a tribute is allowed to carry to the games to boost morale.

Who was the last person to visit Katniss before she leaves?

Gale is her last visitor, and as soon as he enters the room, the two of them embrace. He gives her advice, telling her that she’s had experience with killing and is a great hunter.

What is an Avox missing?

In the Suzanne Collins book, an Avox is someone who has been punished for rebelling against the Capitol. Their tongues are cut out, which forces them to be unable to speak. In Hunger Games, Katniss recognizes an Avox from when she was hunting with best friend Gale in the woods outside of District 12.

What name does Effie draw?

Primrose Everdeen
Effie Trinket then draws the name of the first tribute: Primrose Everdeen.

What did Pollux do to become an Avox?

Pollux is an Avox cameraman who filmed Katniss Everdeen in the District 13 propos. As an Avox, he was charged for rebellion, and therefore forced to perform slave work. Prior to his appearance in Mockingjay, Pollux was turned into an Avox by the Capitol.

Who is Madge Undersee in the Hunger Games?

Madge Undersee is the daughter of the mayor of District 12 and is Katniss Everdeen’s best female friend. Although she is one of the first characters introduced in The Hunger Games, not much of her past is revealed. Madge began school at 5 or 6 years old and was in the same class as Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen.

Is Maysilee Donner Madge’s sister?

The daughter of the Mayor, Mr. Undersee, and Mrs. Undersee, Madge was an only child, living with her mother and father in District 12. In Catching Fire, it was revealed that her mother’s sister, Maysilee Donner, was a tribute in the Hunger Games for the second Quarter Quell.

What happened to Madge in the first Hunger Games?

The last time Madge is featured in the first book is right before Katniss leaves for the Capitol, before the 74th Hunger Games begin. She visited Katniss in the Justice Building room and asks Katniss if she will accept a token to represent District 12 in the Games.

How did Maysilee Donner die in the Hunger Games?

In Catching Fire, it was revealed that her mother’s sister, Maysilee Donner, was a tribute in the Hunger Games for the second Quarter Quell. Maysilee was killed by candy pink birds with long beaks, and Haymitch held her hand until she died in the Games.