The most well-known tribute from District 7 is Johanna Mason, Katniss Everdeen’s friend and ally in the arena. District 7 is part of the underground Rebel network to protect Katniss in ‘Catching Fire’. Residents of District 7 are well-versed in the usage of axes on a regular basis, giving them a huge advantage in the Hunger Games.
District Profile of District 7
- District industry: Lumber
- Location: Cascadia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, as well as the states of Washington and Montana in the USA.
- Population: 26,354
- No. of tessera claimed: 63,125
- Known victors: Johanna Mason, Blight
Industry of District 7
‘The Hunger Games: Tribute Guide‘ describes District 7 as:
This beautiful district is lush with trees, from which these citizens supply our lumber and paper. The people of District 7 are hardworking and down-to-earth.
District 7 is responsible for the production of lumber and paper for the Capitol. Almost all residents are involved in this trade, including young children who are taught to harvest lumber from trees at an early age. Young children are taught the trade from an early age as well.
Relationship with the Games
During the Hunger Games, tributes from District 7 have been dressed as trees for more than 40 years, as Johanna Mason notes during the Third Quarter Quell.
Tributes from District 7 have a distinct advantage in the Hunger Games. This is because rather than being forced to attend school like the District 12 children, the children of District 7 work in the lumber fields from a young age. Thus, the physical labor that they exert in the district industry makes them stronger than the other tributes. Further, they are experts in the use of axes, which prove to be lethal weapons in the arena.
Johanna’s as happy as I’ve seen her in the arena. While I’m adding to my stock of arrows, she pokes around until she comes up with a pair of lethal-looking axes. It seems an odd choice until I see her throw one with such force it sticks in the sunsoftened gold of the Cornucopia. Of course. Johanna Mason. District 7. Lumber. I bet she’s been tossing around axes since she could toddle.
Katniss Everdeen about Johanna Mason in ‘Catching Fire’
History: District 7 in the Rebellion
Not much is known about the involvement of District 7 in the “Dark Days” or the First Rebellion. The siege of District 7 by the rebels might have resulted in a shortage of wood and paper in the Capitol.
After the 74th Hunger Games, District 7 is rumored to have rebelled against the Capitol in a small uprising. During the 75th Hunger Games, District 7 is involved in the underground rebel network, whose mission is to protect Katniss Everdeen and break her out of the arena. District 7 takes an active part in the Second Rebellion. The damages caused in the district due to the rebellion include a broken hydroelectric dam, as shown by Peeta Mellark during one of his interviews.
All of the victors from District 7 with the exception of Johanna Mason are killed in the Victors’ Purge and the war.
In the film, there is a scene involving District 7 loggers who are being escorted to their work by Peacekeepers. One of the workers hums Rue’s four-note tune, which acts as a signal to the other workers to immediately run and scale nearby trees. Many of them are shot by the Peacekeepers. However, the remaining loggers set off landmines in the ground below, wiping out the Peacekeepers.
If we burn, you burn with us!
Unknown District 7 lumber worker to Peacekeepers
Location and Geography
District 7 is located in the northwestern region of North America. Most of its areas correspond to Western Canada. District 7 covers Cascadia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta as well as the states of Washington and Montana in the USA.
District 7 is bordered by District 4 in the southwest, District 1 in the south and southeast, and District 9 in the east.
The area that it is located in is currently known for its vast forestlands, with several kinds of trees that are used for lumber and paper. This corresponds with the district’s primary industry of lumber production. The district also has a dam which is broken during the Second Rebellion.
Notable Tributes from District 7
Lamina is the female tribute from District 7 in the 10th Hunger Games. She falls to her death after being viciously attacked by Mizzen, Coral, and Tanner. Treech is the male tribute from District 7 in the 10th Hunger Games. He is killed by Lucy Gray Baird, who slides a poisonous snake muttation down his shirt.
Both the female and male tributes from District 7 in the 74th Hunger Games die in the Initial Cornucopia Bloodbath.
Johanna Mason is the female tribute from District 7 in the Third Quarter Quell. She is also the Victor of the 71st Hunger Games. She survives the 75th Hunger Games as well as the Second Rebellion making her the last surviving Victor from District 7.
Blight is the male tribute from District 7 in the Third Quarter Quell. He dies from the impact of the forcefield.
FAQs
Is District 7 good in ‘The Hunger Games’?
Yes, District 7 is on the “good side” in ‘The Hunger Games‘. It is one of the poorer districts in the nation and many residents harbor rebel sentiments. It is therefore one of the first districts to rise against the Capitol in ‘Mockingjay.‘
Who is the girl in District 7 in ‘The Hunger Games’?
The girl from District 7 in the Hunger Games trilogy is Johanna Mason. She is the victor of the 71st Hunger Games. She is also a part of the Rebel network that aims to protect Katniss and break her out of the arena. She is portrayed by Jena Malone in the movies. Other members of the rebel alliance include Finnick Odair and Mags Flanagan. Popular rebels include Haymitch Abernathy and Gale Hawthorne.
What is District 7 like in ‘The Hunger Games’?
District 7 is the district that produces and supplies lumber and paper to the Capitol and the rest of the districts. It is not a Career District. However, as children participate in the primary trade of the district, they are extremely strong and well-versed in the use of axes. Primary trades of other districts of Panem include grain production, electronics, textiles, jewelry, luxury items, graphite mining, nuclear weaponry, and so on.
What is the coolest district in ‘The Hunger Games’?
The coolest district in ‘The Hunger Games’ is arguably District 2, which is a Career District. It is the largest district of the 13 districts and is involved in masonry and the production of weapons for the Capitol. District 2 also contains the military base of the Capitol, with most of the Peacekeepers being trained here. It is one of the wealthiest districts of Panem and home to many Career Tributes (like Cato and Clove).