The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ by Suzanne Collins explores the origin story of Coriolanus Snow and the Hunger Games itself.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Character List
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ is a prequel and spin-off to the ‘Hunger Games’ Trilogy, and contains some of the same characters.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Summary
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ is a 2020 novel by Suzanne Collins. The novel is a prequel and spin-off to the ‘Hunger Games’ Trilogy.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Themes and Analysis
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ by Suzanne Collins follows the story of Coriolanus Snow, 64 years before Katniss is chosen as a tribute.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Historical Context
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ by Suzanne Collins is a prequel to the Hunger Games Trilogy, and has many historical influences.
Mentor
Mentors are previous victors that are mandated to train new tributes in the Hunger Games. The role of a mentor is highly significant and can often contribute to the tribute’s survival in the Hunger Games.
Victors
The winners of the Hunger Games are referred to as victors. Not only are victors welcomed with fame and celebration by their respective districts each year, but they are also provided with enough wealth by the Capitol to lead comfortable lives for the rest of their lifetimes.
Jabberjay
Jabberjays are genetically engineered birds that were created by the Capitol to spy on the rebels during the First Rebellion.
Tracker Jacker
Tracker jackers are genetically modified vespids that hunt down and attack anything that disturbs their nests.
District 12
District 12 is the smallest and the poorest district among the 13 districts of the nation of Panem.