He clenches onto the back of a chair until it passes. He is portrayed by Josh Hutcherson, who also voiced Nod in Epic, and portrayed Sean Anderson in The Journey series. He still has some "episodes" where the hijacking will try to take over again. Peeta's family consists of five people, but not much about them is known. The male tribute from District 12, Peeta is in love with Katniss and becomes her main ally and romantic interest during the Games. Peeta uses mud and dirt to camouflage himself by a stream, where Katniss finds him after Claudius Templesmith announces the new rule: If the last two tributes standing are from the same district, they both can win. To single them out and make the other tributes want to fight against them, the Gamemakers give them both scores of 12 in order to make them targets for the other tributes. Effie yells at them telling them he is their only lifeline and the only thing keeping them. Peeta is the male tribute from District 12. Peeta is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for boys. [4] He is "broad-shouldered and strong. Haymitch does not help Peeta during the 74th Hunger Games. He does everything he can to prevent them from being harmed by the Capitol since they are enraged by the suicide act with the berries in the arena. Peeta and Katniss continue to be harsh to one another until Johanna points out that he is not the same person anymore. She is comforted immensely by his presence throughout their time together. After the bombing and much thinking, Katniss has a breakdown in the middle of shooting a propo. Peeta draws a map of the arena on a leaf, marking the sections where they know what particular dangers exist at varying times. He camouflages himself into the rocks and flora alongside a riverbank, slowly dying of blood poisoning until Katniss finds him days later. He would someti… He and Katniss both work together to rescue Peeta. In the morning, they wake up to a tracker jacker attack after Katniss drops a nest on them. He also vows that if Haymitch is chosen, he will volunteer in his place. She notices that their collection of food, which contains deadly nightlock berries that Peeta mistakenly picked out, is missing a portion, and is irritated with him for having eaten without her, but he denies doing so. Unfortunately, during a surprise attack of "pods" (deadly surprises such as flesh-melting light and mines triggered by people passing by), Peeta actually does lose his sanity temporarily in the midst of the chaos and tries to kill Katniss once again, but she rolls out of the way of his gun in an attempt to crush her skull. After Katniss makes a rousing speech about Rue, a man whistles Rue's four-note tune and the entire audience shows their support for Katniss by placing their middle three fingers on their lips and holding them out to her, which is considered a sign of respect and a sign of thanks. Peeta is interviewed by Caesar for the third time. This shocks both Katniss and the whole of Panem. Katniss makes a tourniquet to staunch the blood flow, and this saves Peeta's life but he ends up having his leg amputated below the knee. An unexpected pregnancy. Peeta hopes to play on their sympathies to gain protection from others in the arena and support from sponsors for Katniss. Similarly, he has a good sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously. Peeta Mellark is a male tribute in District 12 who enters the Hunger Games in two consecutive years. Katniss and Peeta are the only victors to ever participate in the Games two years in a row. In Mockingjay, it is revealed that all of his family were killed in the bombing of District 12. You and Peeta have been best friends growing up, but by the time the 74th Hunger Games rolls around, you have developed a serious crush for him. When Katniss returns to District 12, he went to her house and planted primroses around her home as a memorial to her sister, who died because of the exploding parachutes. On the first day of school, Peeta's father pointed her out, saying that he wanted to marry her mother but ultimately didn't as she married a coal miner. Once Katniss regains consciousness she realizes that Beetee had designed a way to destroy the force field surrounding the arena. They decide to split up, with Katniss teaching Peeta a two-note whistle to signify to each other that they are safe. Peeta asks, "Why did she marry him if she could've had you?" The Hunger Games Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Peeta_Mellark?oldid=923474. Later, he shows up unannounced to Katniss, Gale, Beetee, Delly, Johanna, Annie, and Finnick, and sits next to Johanna. Katniss expresses how she feels about both Peeta and Gale—that Gale was full of fire, and altogether, not the relationship she needed. After killing Cato, Katniss and Peeta are the only remaining survivors. Haymitch forms plans and informs him of all his plans during the preparation for the games. However, when very angry, Peeta has been known to throw objects against walls and shout, so he is not without a temper. He tries to give part of his winnings to the families of District 11's most recently fallen tributes (Rue and Thresh) and is made to watch so-called Peacekeepers kill a man who led a salute to the two victors. When Vivianna Everly was a young girl she lost nearly everything. Prior to the reaping, Katniss and Peeta had only interacted once: at age eleven, when Peeta deliberately burned two loaves of bread in his family's bakery and took a beating from his mother to feed a starving Katniss. Peeta is kind to her and always follows her plans. Peeta is shocked, forcing Katniss and Haymitch to explain that Snow does not believe their act of love and that they have been trying to downplay any signs of rebellion on the Tour. Peeta and Katniss during the 74th Victory Tour. This causes her to realize that she has been pushing him away, and she feels guilty. Although still heartbroken from learning that Katniss doesn't reciprocate his feelings, Peeta doesn't abandon their image of star-crossed lovers and still "performs" well in front of the camera, playing his role of a boy lost in love. When Haymitch is drawn as the male tribute, Peeta automatically volunteers to take his place. Peeta's hijacking is soon mostly recovered by several doctors and he is considered mentally stable and finally back to his former self. Haymitch favored Peeta since he was very useful and good. Peeta feared he would eventually overpower Katniss and harm her. A few months later, he returns to District Twelve, having largely recovered from his brainwashing after Katniss and Haymitch, where he plants several evening primroses along the house in honor of Katniss' dead sister, Prim. [17], On March 23, 2011, Lionsgate began casting the role of Peeta for the film of The Hunger Games. This is when Peeta's love for her started. Peeta was always seen with a large group of people and whenever Katniss was around he would notice her, no matter what. Upon returning home, he plants primroses, the flower which Prim was named after, in memory of her. During the night, Katniss is able to have a civil conversation with him. Peeta Mellark District Four District Twelve Hunger Games Quarter Quell Love Story Finnick Odair Love. Collins, Suzanne. He said that he had often watched her, but the two never spoke until they were both reaped for the 74th Hunger Games. In Catching Fire, Peeta knew Katniss had feelings for Gale and accepted that he would allow Katniss to be with him if it brought her happiness. Though not brash or arrogant, he can be quite bold, having announced that he was in love with Katniss to the whole nation and offering Thresh and Rue's families part of his and Katniss' winnings. In a similar vein, Peeta is an excellent liar. Peeta makes Haymitch promise to work to save Katniss, not him. Katniss then kisses him and at that point, he realizes that it wasn't for the cameras and that she actually meant it. They were also allies in the 75th Hunger Games. Variation on the name PETER. Peeta suggests that Katniss should kill him, enabling her to return home. [20], Peeta Mellark as portrayed by Josh Hutcherson in the series. Katniss knows she has to go, but Peeta won't let her, saying he doesn't want her to die for him. However, this does not happen. He gives her two very important items: a locket with a picture of Mrs. Everdeen and Prim on one side and a picture of Gale smiling on the other, and a pearl he found, remarking that "coals become pearls when they're under lots of pressure." See more ideas about hunger games, hunger, hunger games humor. Eventually, they find out the arena is shaped like a clock, with 12 sections, and each section is triggered at the same time each day. Possibly unique to Hunger Games Victors, Peeta is very reluctant to get into physical fights and very non-violent, to the point that Finnick would say he is the only Victor who won the Games 'by chance'. Even with a stocky build, Peeta is fairly small for a male, especially when compared to the male Tributes of his first Games. During the games, Peeta was determined to keep Katniss alive. He comforts her when she has nightmares. Over time, with the help of the people around them, Peeta's resilience, and Katniss's efforts, Peeta is slowly able to piece together his true memories and restore his deep love for her. The monkeys retreat, and Peeta stays by the Morphling's side, telling her about his paintings and colors, to soothe her into death. When Peeta was reaped for the 74th Hunger Games, he saw it as in some way a piece of luck, so that he could finally get to know her. In the 74th Hunger Games, a mutt (one of the wolves designed to look like the dead Tributes) mauls Peeta's calf. Eventually, Katniss realizes that she is also in love with him, and they have two children (it is unclear whether or not they are married). Cato falls to the mutts and later returns bloody and mangled, begging for Katniss to perform a mercy kill. He first met Katniss slightly when he gave her burnt bread when Katniss was starving. An unexpected love. 16 (The Hunger Games and Catching Fire)17-18 (Catching Fire and Mockingjay)33 (Epilogue) Mags then plants a kiss on Finnick's lips and walks straight into the mist, allowing them to continue on by sacrificing herself. Delly Cartwright is the only one able to make contact with him in the beginning, as they share old childhood memories. Finnick, Beetee, Haymitch, Johanna, and a few other tributes were part of a plan to safely retrieve Katniss and Peeta from the arena with hopes that they would take on roles to start a revolution against the Capitol. He is the deuteragonist of the book and in the Hunger Games trilogy in the film. Kind and gentle, he is also very clever and skilled at manipulating others with his words. Haymitch then sends Katniss sleep syrup, which she slyly gives to Peeta in some berries she found; Peeta is hurt by her trickery before he falls into a deep sleep, giving her time to go to the feast. Fate In the epilogue, Katniss and Peeta have children after 15 years of being together, and they find a meadow to settle down in. Since the Quarter Quell ended after Peeta killed Brutus, and since the Quell was the last ever Hunger Games in Panem, Peeta officially has the last ever kill in the Games. Katniss is ensnared and unconscious. The name Peeta means Rock and is of American origin. They spent the next six months basically ignoring each other. Right before they consume the berries, Claudius Templesmith begs them to stop and announces that they both have won the Games. Peeta is first seen in The Hunger Games when he is selected as the male tribute from District 12 in the 74th Hunger Games. He tells her that his family does not need him. In The Hunger Games: Tribute Guide, his weapons are shown to be Camouflage, Strength, and Spear, indicating he's quite good with spears too. Customers who bought this item also bought. To this end, he lies to everybody on national television, saying Katniss and he had secretly got married before the Quell was announced, and that Katniss is pregnant. In the epilogue, Katniss and Peeta have two children together. Barbie Collector The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Peeta Mellark Doll. The three of them form a triangular shape and fend off the monkeys, but when Katniss runs out of arrows, she asks Peeta to release the sheath that she gave him, giving a monkey time to nearly sink its claws into Peeta's chest; he is spared as the female Morphling from District 6 suddenly jumps in the way and is killed by the muttation. She assumes this is merely part of his strategy to win favor from wealthy Capitol sponsors. 4.5 out of 5 stars 157. Haymitch is overjoyed when both he and Katniss come back alive. Katniss, however, is given a subtle gesture from Snow that tells her that this was not good enough to contain the fire that she has ignited. Most notably, Peeta is loving and cares deeply about the people around him. 1 Educator answer. On the third day, Katniss pretends to teach Peeta how to swim in order to talk to him alone. [18] According to The Hollywood Reporter, contenders for the role included Josh Hutcherson, Alexander Ludwig (later cast as Cato), Hunter Parrish, Lucas Till, and Evan Peters. Katniss is unsure for much of The Hunger Games whether he's lying about his love for her. During this time, Peeta plays up the star-crossed lovers angle and Katniss responds as best as she can, which results in sponsor gifts of food. Peeta's second interview with Caesar Flickerman in terrible shape. Other options New from $79.90. Haymitch is hurt when he is taken away by the Capitol and feels guilty for allowing this to happen. Peeta, to her, was like, "a dandelion in the spring...signaling rebirth," emphasizing that Peeta is able to help Katniss heal and move forward, which is what she wants and needs and loves about him. Katniss and Peeta kiss each other and their kiss had real emotions behind it for both of them. Despite the fact that the members of the squadron do not trust him, they help with his recovery by creating a game called "Real or Not Real" in which Peeta will ask them a question about something he believes may be true and the members will confirm whether they are real or a hijacked memory. Once recovered from running for so long, Cato catches Peeta in a headlock to cut off his air, possibly hoping to choke him to death and use his body as a weapon against Katniss, ensuring both of their deaths, and Cato's victory. Height The two later work together often and become good friends with each other. In response to Katniss's promos with the rebels, Peeta is tortured and beaten by the Capitol as a means of breaking Katniss. During the daring time, Katniss then realizes that she also has feelings toward Peeta. He compared the precious stone to her. This is an indication of the romantic tension building between Katniss and Peeta, aided by the upcoming Hunger Games and the duplicity that the Games requires. They should keep this a secret meant only for the Gamemakers in order to win sponsors. Katniss and Peeta in the Training Center. Peeta states that Katniss shouldn't trust anyone and that they are using her. Peeta is described as having \"ashy blonde hair that falls in waves over his forehead,\" blue eyes, pale skin, and a stocky build. Peeta uses the time to further promote their star-crossed lovers act, and the two share a passionate kiss. 5'7" (Film)5'10" (Tribute Guide) Age The new twist for the 75th Games is that the tributes will be chosen from living victors. Peeta never stopped thinking about her during the games. Further on in the Capitol, the nightmares in Peeta's mind become so intense that he is on the brink of losing his sanity, but Katniss manages to reach him. Although Peeta rarely mentions his love for her in his offhand comments, it is clear that he still loves her deeply, as shown by him holding her every night while she has nightmares; it is his presence that allows her to sleep peacefully in his arms. At one point during a fight with enemies, he snaps due to his conflicting memories and almost kills Katniss until he is tackled to the floor by Mitchell. Katniss realizes that if they play up the love story they may garner viewers' affections. Katniss's father was a miner and illegal hunter who traded on the black market in District 12. Peeta asks if she is trying to protect him, and she tells him she is still trying to protect him as he is still trying to protect her. Katniss also decides to be the rebels' Mockingjay, on the condition that once Peeta, Johanna,Annie and Enobaria are rescued, they must not be held liable for any mistakes they have made (Katniss knows they probably won't keep this condition, so she makes President Coin announce it in public). Once inside the arena, Peeta allies himself with the "Career" tributes and tricks them into believing he will lead them to Katniss. Real or not real?" They continued the love act until the final interview. She answers "Real." The three of them are attacked by wolf muttations that the Gamemakers unleash, with Katniss noticing that they all resemble the deceased tributes. They have met none of them, as they are the newest victors. Haymitch and Peeta work together to form the plan of the 'star-crossed lovers of District 12' act to gain sympathy from the audience. With District 12 having only three living victors (Peeta, Katniss, and Haymitch), it is clear that Katniss will go back into the arena, with Peeta determined to volunteer should Haymitch be picked in order to protect her. When Katniss does not hear Peeta whistle after an extended period of time, she becomes frightened and, upon finding him, chastises him for worrying her. He is only allowed to be treated by people he never knew before as not to trigger anything harmful. At their final interview with Caesar Flickerman, the pair once again project their mad love for each other, with Katniss only doing so because she knows that President Snow is livid at the unusual events that turned the Capitol into a laughingstock and, more importantly, sparked something dangerous in the districts. He is the second tribute to volunteer in his district, the first being Katniss Everdeen. They walk throughout the day, knowing they must set up camp and find drinkable water. His charm, kind soul, and hope had many viewers falling in love with his character both in the films and in the books. His talents developed from helping out at his parents' bakery by making bread and decorating cakes. In the book, Katniss mentions he came in second place in a District 12 wrestling contest, after only one of his older brothers, and in the film, she tells Haymitch that he can toss hundred-pound bags of flour over his head with ease. Before the two are able to get the berries into their mouths, a final announcement is made pleading for the two to stop: both they and the viewers are informed that Katniss and Peeta are declared joint official winners of the 74th Hunger Games. [1] He is portrayed by actor Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games film series. Ages: 14 - 15 years. Book Appearances In the third and final book, Mockingjay, Peeta is held captive by President Snow and used against Katniss. People tend to "embrace everything he says. The Careers, minus Glimmer, and the female tribute from District 4, who die from their stings, retreat to the lake. He treats her wound, and she wakes up later. The groups pool their resources and experience conflict when it is clear that Johanna and Katniss loathe each other, but they keep vigilance of their surroundings, especially for the Career tributes. Katniss' internal monologue mentions that Gale and Peeta "aren't friends" and "never have been. He and Caesar exchange empty comments and Caesar asks for his view of the rumors that Katniss is shooting a propo. Cato witnesses this exchange and cuts Peeta in his upper thigh for his actions, severely wounding him. Later a "feast" is announced, in which items each tribute needs will be placed on a table for them to take, organized by district. Haymitch is impressed by their potential and decides that as long as they don't interfere with his drinking, he will stay sober enough to help them. In the book, Peeta has to have his leg amputated and a prosthetic made after a mutt mauls his calf. $3.78 shipping. Peeta wonders how Katniss will choose between them, and Gale says that she will choose whoever "she thinks she can't survive without.". Either way, Cato is confident enough in the wound that he and the other Careers don't bother hunting Peeta down. Katniss ends the conversation quickly and tries to leave, but Peeta stops her by saying he remembers the bread he gave her so she and her family wouldn't starve. Confused and suspicious of Katniss due to his hijacking, Peeta on more than one occasion expresses jealousy of Gale. Peeta tries to warn Katniss of the incoming attack on 13 during his third interview. He lies in her defense when Katniss tries to explain knowing her Avox server, Lavinia, by saying she looks like Delly Carthwright. Peeta Mellark is a fictional character from The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Jul 8, 2015 - The boy with the bread. Hunger Games: Why Katniss Ends Up With Peeta, Not Gale Katniss Everdeen was in the middle of a love triangle with Gale and Peeta throughout The Hunger Games franchise, but she settled down with the latter. Trying to calmly get him to back away from the tree, Katniss asks him to "look at something," but Peeta instinctively glances up and sets the monkeys off. Katniss and Peeta slowly find each other again. Peeta asks, "You love me, real or not real?" The Capitol uses this method to turn Peeta against Katniss, making him believe that she is not only responsible for the death of his family, friends and the destruction of District 12, but also that she tried to kill him numerous times and that she is not even human, but rather an evil "mutt". Peeta Mellark is a fan favorite in The Hunger Games. Moments later, when they don't hear the cannon signaling a death, an argument breaks out among the Careers and Peeta says that he'll go back and check if she is dead. 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