I'm seventeen years old. She hears Peeta yell for her. Small details, changes, and moments many would enjoy knowing. Katniss then thinks of how Finnick understands the same as her and Haymitch, that Peeta is "truly, deep-down better than the rest of us. When the two are trapped together underground during a bombing of District 13 in Mockingjay , Finnick and Katniss come together over their longing for Annie and Peeta respectively, each of which has been kidnapped by the Capitol. Only the propo on Eight. Got it?" She reaches out to help him up, but a mutt jumps on his back as he is climbing. The group is attacked by a swarm of lizard mutts. He eyes Peeta for a moment. "Oh, no, Katniss. President Alma Coin: …and Annie Cresta. Did you know? Whether you read the book or not, you just know that this is his last stand. 2:17. I shake my head. Why did Snow want Finnick dead I mean, I know he wanted all the victors dead because they all posed a threat. Katniss Everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy written by American author Suzanne Collins. Finnick and Katniss head over there together. It was a look of decomposition, a joke they shared as they made fun of their appearances. As everyone climbs out of the tunnel, Katniss looks down at Finnick, who is the last one coming up on the ladder. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the golden boy of District 4 meets his maker in the final Hunger Games movie — but how does Finnick's death in Mockingjay, Part 2 compare to the book? As Katniss gets to know Finnick during the Quarter Quell, she sees he is in fact loyal, dutiful, and caring. Why does Katniss say she can't stop owing Finnick? The two laughed for a long time after. During the 65th Hunger Games, Finnick was mentored by a previous District 4 victor, Mags, the victor of the 11th Hunger Games, and he won the competition at age 14, the youngest in history. ", The Hunger Games: 10 Side Characters Who Deserved More, The Hunger Games: 10 Things Only Book Fans Know About Peeta, "Finnick has reached Peeta now and is towing him back, one arm across his chest while the other propels them through the water with easy strokes. Finnick, along with Katniss, Peeta, Leeg 1, Leeg 2, Jackson, Cressida, Boggs, and a few others(Not including Johanna) went on a mission which Katniss and Finnick jokingly called the 76th Hunger Games. Katniss describes it as "the most expensive gift I've ever seen given in the arena. The books give a little more detail. Katniss has become what Plutarch says her to be "the Mockingjay". This also sent a message to the capitolthat District 13's population were safe and happy. Although Finnick seemed to have a lot of screen time for his character, there are still some things viewers don't know about him from a reader's perspective. As everyone climbs out of the tunnel to safety, he stays behind fending off the nasty creatures. Seeing that this is a PG-13 movie, we don't see his head get bitten off (thankfully), but we do see Katniss's reaction to his death, which is just as heartbreaking. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's unprecedented dual victory in the 74th Hunger Games has given the people of the Districts hope … His demise in the novel and the movie are very similar, but seeing his on-screen death is drenched with more emotion than it is on the page. All you need to do is show up and pretend to be happy for them." He participated in the 3rd Quarter Quell a year later, and became part of an alliance with Peeta Mellark, Katniss Everdeen, Wiress, Beetee, Johanna Mason, and previous mentor and fellow tribute, Mag… Annie is there, and she and Finnick reunite in an almost painfully rapturous way. She drops the Holo map/bomb into the tunnel to kill the remaining mutts and we say goodbye to our dear Finnick. Katniss was the spark that lit the kindling. In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, he's reunited with his boo, Annie and they get married. Also, it wasn't even a … This is when the book says that she hears the cannon boom (shortly after Finnick passes her). During Catching Fire, Katniss and Finnick had a moment of bonding that wasn't shown in the film. "You know Finnick, there were lists of things people described you as and lots of things I described you as. It took about a week for his competitors to realize that he was the one to kill, but it was too late. Finnick dies during a mutt attack underground, but there's something very heroic about his death on screen. Discover the poetic meaning behind the name of the heroine Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. She had to be mine. However, since she no longer trusts him, she does not respond and instead hides. Katniss and Finnick are the only survivors. Many lives have been lost during the course of The Hunger Games — which is no surprise considering the whole franchise centers on a tournament in which a bunch of kids are thrown into an arena and forced to kill each other to entertain the privileged citizens of the Capitol. I was in the Hunger Games. [there’s a louder reaction of displeasure from the crowd; to Katniss] Finnick Odair: Good. Boggs comes over to Katniss and Haymitch and says they have Peeta. He makes Katniss laugh and Boggs uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong, every life in Panem is precious (except all those jerk Peacekeepers and President Snow, obviously), but none is more so than that of the charming, dreamy, albeit kind of arrogant Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin). "I watch for a minute while he picks up a length of rope, makes a noose, and then pretends to hang himself for my amusement. "Except maybe Peeta." Let's start with the good news about Finnick. Then he whips off his hospital gown, leaving him in just his underwear. It turns out its Enobaria and Finnick together, obviously looking for Katniss since she is calling out to draw attention away from Peeta. Peeta rides along without resisting. Characters Katniss Everdeen. Finnick was killed when he stayed to defend against the mutts at the Meat Grinder. She was gorgeous. 2021 Bustle Digital Group. In a deleted scene of the Catching Fire film, Katniss goes over the knot tying station and is alone for some time before Finnick joins her and finishes the knots she has been struggling to complete. They have known for years, but have been unable to travel across districts to meet since Finnick's victory tour. Don't get me started on Annie Cresta. As Katniss, Peeta and the rest of the group are being attacked, he comes in like Superman (or Aquaman) with his trusty trident, picking off lizard mutts one by one. Katniss gets up and tries to find Peeta. Then we turned the set off because the images upset you. ** Finnick's POV (before the Games start) The second I saw her I knew I wanted her. And no one in this arena was a victor by chance." ", The Hunger Games: 10 Things Only Book Fans Know About Katniss, Finnick gives her "an hour of trident lessons in exchange for an hour of archery instruction. "That's one of the few things I won't have to pretend, Plutarch," I tell him.” ― Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay. What does she mean? I escaped. Not in your condition," he says, and reaches down and pats my abdomen. The movie takes the emotional reaction you would have from reading about his death and packs on so much more sadness and grief. Finnick is a player and he only did that to make Katniss feel uncomfortable, just like how Johanna stripped in front of Katniss. The wedding had more purpose than just uniting Finnick Odair and Annie Cresta. He flirts with her a bit (although Katniss is just revolted), and explains that he doesn't deal with money. Finnick and Katniss eat dinner together in Katniss's room and watch the newest propo. "Better not exert yourself. Rather, the women he spends time with pay him in secrets. Sydneyct912 She kisses him on the lips because she was his mentor and she was going into the fog to sacrifice her life for Peeta. 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