In this chapter, Katniss starts to realize that the games are not just a brutal competition, but a political tool used by the Capitol to control the districts. She sees how the other tributes are manipulated by the game makers, who can change the environment and create new obstacles at will.
We also get a glimpse into the personal lives of some of the other tributes, such as Thresh and Foxface, and learn about their motivations for participating in the games. This chapter raises important questions about power, oppression, and resistance.
Lethal: means something that is capable of causing death. In the context of the Hunger Games, it might be used to describe dangerous situations, weapons, or actions.
Dystopia: refers to an imagined or fictional society that is characterized by oppressive or undesirable conditions. It is often used in the context of futuristic or post-apocalyptic settings.
Propaganda: refers to information, ideas, or rumors spread with the aim of promoting or influencing a particular cause, belief, or agenda. In the Hunger Games, the Capitol uses propaganda to control and manipulate public perception of the games and the districts.