Glossary

Explore these terms to better understand the rich and complex universe of "The Hunger Games" and deepen your experience as a fan.

Arena

Arena:

Environment specifically designed for the Hunger Games where the tributes fight to the death. Each arena is unique and presents its own challenges.

Tributes

Tributes:

Young men and women selected from each district to participate in the Hunger Games.

The Capitol

The Capitol:

Center of power in Panem. It is both a city and the seat of the totalitarian government.

The Capitol

The Reaping:

Annual ceremony where a boy and a girl from each district are chosen to be tributes in the Hunger Games.

The Capitol

Districts:

The 12 divisions of Panem that surround the Capitol, each with its own specialized industry.

The Capitol

Mockingjay:

Symbolic bird of the rebellion against the Capitol.

The Capitol

Hunger Games:

Annual event where tributes are forced to fight to the death until only one winner remains.

The Capitol

Mentors:

Former winners of the Games who advise new tributes before and during the Games.

The Capitol

Sponsors:

Inhabitants of the Capitol who can provide resources to tributes during the Games to help them survive.