Seeder is a part of the underground Rebel network to protect Katniss Everdeen and break her out of the arena. However, she is killed by Cashmere in the Initial Cornucopia Bloodbath on the first day of the Games.
Seeder Character Profile
- Name: Seeder
- Age: 60s
- Gender: Female
- Place of origin: District 11
- Physical appearance: Olive skin, straight black hair with silver streaks, golden brown eyes
- Skills: Foraging
- Strengths: Compassion, bravery, mental fortitude
- Weaknesses: Unknown
- Loyalties: Rebel
Personality and Physical Description
Seeder is around 60 years old. Her appearance resembles those from the Seam of District 12. She has straight black hair with silver streaks and smooth olive skin. Although she is old, she has maintained herself since she won the Games and is still physically strong, thus making her a strong contender in the Third Quarter Quell.
She has not indulged in any substances such as alcohol or morphling to deal with the trauma of the Hunger Games, like the other victors. This suggests great mental strength, as she has been able to deal with the aftermath of the Games without any chemical form of escape.
Hailing from District 11, Seeder has an agriculture-related name, much like other citizens of the district. She is compassionate, as the first thing that she does when she meets Katniss is reassure her that Rue and Thresh’s families are alive and safe.
“Before either of us says a word, she embraces me. I know somehow it must be because of Rue and Thresh. Before I can stop myself, I whisper, “The families?” “They’re alive,” she says back softly before letting me go.”
‘Catching Fire’
Seeder as a Victor
Seeder is the victor of an unspecified Hunger Games. Assuming that she is sixty years old in ‘Catching Fire‘, one can conclude that she took part in any of the Hunger Games from the 27th to the 33rd Hunger Games. She probably won the Games through a combination of physical strength, knowledge of flora and fauna, and sponsor contributions.
After winning the Games, she returned to District 11, where she lived in the Victors’ Village and mentored future generations of tributes. As such, she likely mentored Chaff during the 45th Hunger Games (Chaff won these Games) as well as Rue and Thresh in the 74th Hunger Games.
Seeder in the 75th Hunger Games
Seeder is reaped as the female tribute from District 11 in the 75th annual Hunger Games. Her district partner is Chaff. Both of them are a part of the underground rebellion and are enlisted by Haymitch Abernathy to protect Katniss Everdeen during the Games and help her break out of the arena.
During the chariot rides of the Tribute Parade, Seeder embraces Katniss. The two of them seem to have an understanding of each other. She assures Katniss that the families of Rue and Thresh are alive after Katniss sparked an uprising in District 11 during her Victory Tour.
Katniss takes a liking to Seeder and considers allying with her. However, she does not like her district partner, Chaff. The other tributes she considers allying with include Mags, Beetee, and Wiress. Katniss ultimately decides to go into the arena with no allies, as she does not savor the thought of killing her allies to keep Peeta Mellark alive.
“Maybe he’s right. Only who could I trust? Seeder maybe. But do I really want to make a pact with her, only to possibly have to kill her later? No. Still, I made a pact with Rue under the same circumstances.”
Katniss Everdeen in ‘Catching Fire’
During her interview with Caesar Flickerman, Seeder questions the authority of President Snow in allowing the Third Quarter Quell to take place. She ruminates quietly that President Snow is considered to be all-powerful in her home district. She then questions why the President does not change the rules of the third quarter Quell, if this is the case. In the film, she is shown wearing a light brown dress with brown boots. She then holds hands with the remaining tributes in a show of solidarity against the Capitol of Panem at the end of the interviews.
Seeder’s Death
Seeder is killed on the first day of the 75th Hunger Games. She dies in the Initial Cornucopia Bloodbath. After the gong sounds, she rushes toward the Cornucopia to grab weapons. However, she is apprehended by Cashmere and killed.
Later in the night, Katniss grieves her death along with the deaths of the male morphling and Cecelia. Katniss later finds out that Seeder was one of the 12 victors who were part of the rebel alliance to keep her alive.
FAQs
How did Seeder win her Games?
Author Suzanne Collins has not mentioned how Seeder won her edition of the Hunger Games. However, from her remaining strength in her 60s, it can be assumed that she was very strong in her youth. This likely contributed to her victory. Her silent and gentle demeanor also might have won her several sponsor gifts in the arena. Further, coming from District 11, she likely had excellent knowledge of plants, which might have helped her survive.
What did Seeder do in ‘The Hunger Games‘?
Seeder’s occupation before her first Hunger Games was probably as an agriculturalist. This is what most people in District 11 were occupied with, regardless of their age. She also might have attended the local school in her District. However, after the Games, she begins to work as a mentor for future generations of tributes in the Games.
What happened to Seeder and Chaff?
Seeder dies on the first day of the Games in the Initial Bloodbath. She is killed by the District 1 female tribute, Cashmere. Chaff, on the other hand, is killed by the District 2 male tribute, Brutus, towards the end of the Games. Chaff is one of the last tributes to ever die in the Hunger Games. Chaff’s death is later avenged by Peeta, who kills Brutus.
How did Seeder die in the Hunger Games?
Seeder died on the first day of the 75th Hunger Games during the Initial Cornucopia Bloodbath. Like other tributes, she heads straight to the Cornucopia to collect weapons and other supplies. However, she is unfortunately apprehended by Cashmere, who claims her life immediately.
Who plays Seeder in ‘The Hunger Games’?
Actress Maria Howell plays the role of Seeder in the Lionsgate movie ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,‘ directed by Francis Lawrence. The cast of the movie includes Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Jena Malone.
