Katniss met the Avox girl and remembers the past encounter with her in the forest before the Hunger Games. The Avox is one of the servants in her quarter. Katniss sees her everyday and somehow feels "guilty" about the whole thing. Have you ever been in a predicament like Katniss? How will you deal with the Avox if you were in her situation?
I haven't been in the same situation as Katniss, where she somehow could have helped the Avox girl. Katniss feels guilty because when she saw the Avox girl, she needed help. If I was in the same situation, I would be very kind to the Avox girl. I would feel sorry for her because her tongue got cut off. I would also try to apologize because I wasn't able to help her.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember ever being in the same situation Katniss was in with the Avox. Maybe something similar, but nowhere near as intense. I think she handled the situation pretty well, considering the circumstances. If I were Katniss and I saw her in another setting, say, outside the Capitol and not while she was serving, I would do my best to apologize for not doing all I could to help her in the past. But because doing that in that setting could have them both punished, Katniss did all that she could to try to extend the gesture. And the Avox seemed to forgive her.
ReplyDeleteYou are right. The Avox's situation was intense. It's really inhumane punishment and I think it's to punish both Katniss and the Avox. I like it that you mentioned alternate situation and how it would be handled.
DeleteI don't think I have ever been in the same position as Katniss with the Avox girl. If I was to ever face a situation like this I would probably have apologized to the Avox girl and see if she is doing better now. I wouldn't have the right words to say, but I would tell the Avox girl how I felt about not being able to help her. She doesn't have a tongue and that would freak me out at first, but then I would feel bad that she wouldn't be able to talk. Overall, I would apologize and tell her how I feel.
ReplyDeleteThere was one time where my dad was dropping me to school because I was seriously late, and suddenly there was a car-crash right behind us. My dad wanted to go back and see if the people were okay, but my mind was set on going to school, so I told him, "Never mind! Just keep going!" I felt totally awful during that whole day at school, wondering if those people were okay and thinking how selfish I was to make that choice. I later found out that there were no major injuries in the crash, but that didn't make me feel any better (and by the ways, I'm feeling guilty just remembering this, you know!). I think Katniss felt even worse than I did, so if I were in her position, I'd try to take the Avox-girl aside to a place where no one could hear and give her my deepest apologies, even if she wouldn't accept them!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure if I've ever been in the same situation as Katniss and the Avox girl. I've felt guilty in my life before, but only for a few situations I don't want to recall. But if I were in Katniss's situation, I would try to apologize to the Avox for not being so helpful when she needed it. If she accepts my apology, then that's great. If she doesn't, then I'll live anyway.
ReplyDeleteIf I could take it back though, I'd help her somehow.
I dont think Ive ever been in a situation like that, but if I was and I saw the person it happened to, Id feel super bad. I would want to apologize but probably wouldnt because I couldnt do anything to help that person. All I could do was stand there and watch while they got captured. I would just respect the person and not say anything to protect both of us. It wouldnt be any better if we both were punished just for speaking to each other.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've been in the same position as katniss with the Avoz girl. But if I was in Katniss position I would apologize to Avox girl and see if she's okay now. Katniss felt guilty because she couldn't help Avox girl when she needs help.I would totally feel sorry for her and freak out at the same time because her tongue was cut off.So I'll try to apologize to her and tell her how i feel.
ReplyDeleteIf I was in the situation when Katniss first met the Avox girl, I would've been shocked and feel bad for the Avox. Especially if you remember seeing the person running away and being captured by the capitol and not helping them out. I wouldve probably had nightmares, If I was Katniss I would probably talk to the Avox girl and ask for forgiveness, And just talk to her, Ask her how shes been and all that stuff. Thats how I would deal with this situation
ReplyDeleteIf I were in Katniss's position, I'm pretty sure I'd feel the same way, being guilty and all. But then again, there isn't much I'd be able to do. If I tried to apologize, or even tried speaking to her, she'd be punished immediately. Fortunately, it seems as though the avox girl forgives her later in the story. I feel like I've been in that position before, I just don't really remember the exact details.
ReplyDeleteWell I can't recall being in a situation like that. If I was the Avox, I guess I would be kinda mad. She could have saved me, but then again it wasn't her fault. She couldn't really do anything, she was in a tree with just a bow and arrow. She wasn't involved and it wasn't any of her business. If I was Katniss I would have done the same and let the Avox girl get taken.
ReplyDeleteNo, I have never been in a situation like that in my life. If I was in Katniss shoes, I would apologize to her. I would ask for forgiveness even though she cannot talk and apologize. I would tell her how I feel and explain the whole situation between me and her. Hopefully the Avox girl would understand why I could not help her that night she was captured because just like everybody else, we're trying to fight to stay alive and not get into any trouble.
ReplyDeleteNo I was never in that kind of situation before in my life and I hope I never experience that situation. If I was Catnip and I saw the girl with the red hair I would show her how sorry I was to her. I would do everything to tell how sorry I was. But the Avox and I would get on trouble for even talking to each other. So it would be useless.
ReplyDeleteYes I have been in a similar situation before. I was hunting my land in North Carolina and shot a dog that had been chasing all the deer away. My grandmother called that night and was talking to my dad and mentioned that her neighbors dog was missing, and it fit the description of the one I shot. I felt kind of bad, but it was already done so I just kept quiet. If I was in Katniss' situation then I would probably not handle it as well as she. I would try to act like I didn't know her and hope she didn't remember me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I have ever been in the type of situation as Katniss had, but if I were in her place, I would talk to the avox girl and ask for forgiveness, despite the risk of getting in trouble. I mean, who has the right to tell me who I can and cannot talk to? If I want to talk to the avox girl, I will.
ReplyDeleteNo i haven't been in a situation like Katniss before. If i was in her place i would feel so guilty and I wouldn't forget about that situation for a long time. If i was in her predicament then i would try talking to the avox girl. I would feel so scared to talk, but its the only way to tell her that i'm really sorry. I hope she forgives me in a way even though she can't talk. But thats what i would do if i was in Katniss situation.
ReplyDeleteI have never been in a situation like Katniss. Only because I avoid those situations by jumping at the point someone needs help. But if I cannot truly help I just stand back and watch. I'd understand why Katniss feels the way she does. Letting someone get caught by the capitol and watching their ordeal unfold in your eyes sounds painful too remember. Even to see her again must be a big guilt trip. I'd fall to my knees and apologize for not trying to save her as well.
ReplyDeleteNope. Like some others, I, too, have never been in the same situation as Katniss with the Avox. But if I were in that same situation, I would definitely try to apologize. I would try my best for her to forgive me. But, I know myself, in the beginning, I probably would have avoided the Avox girl, because I would be so ashamed of myself for not helping her, I wouldn't know how exactly to apologize, but eventually, I would try. And hopefully, she would forgive me.
ReplyDeleteNo I never been in a situation like katniss before. I would feel really guilty because I couldn't help her. If I was in her place, I would apologize somewhere else. If I apologize right there, then im just putting her in more trouble.
ReplyDeleteNo, because i never been in her situation. I would not feel good at all because i can't say sorry to a really good friend of mind.
ReplyDeletei was never in that kind of situation.but if i were to make a choice to help or not.i would help.why would i help.because what if i needed help.i think they would help me because were good friends.i would not leave a friend hanging there.
ReplyDeleteNo I don't believe I have ever been in her situation . But I it were to happen I would've done what I can to help . But Katniss wasn't wrong in her situation she was doing what others would've done also *maybe and that was surviving . And If I were in her shoe's and seen the thing's that just happened I would've broke down in tears and begged for forgiveness for being so powerless to help .
ReplyDeletei was never in that kind of situation,but if i were at the same place as katniss was i would just watch and do nothing about it.theres a part of me that would want to save her but,if i get caught then it might as well be game over for me.
ReplyDeleteI think I have been in somewhat of a predicament like this. However, instead of feeling guilt towards my actions when I see the person, I feel embarrassed. It makes me want to stay away from them. If I was in Katniss' situation, I would talk to her secretly. I'd be scared of getting punished, but I would try and speak with her, explain, and say sorry for not doing anything.
ReplyDeleteI haven't encountered such situation, and it really doesn't matter what one's opinion is of me. I'm a very outspoken person for certain reasons. I would greet her while everyone's just paying attention to my small talk. It's a very careless move, but it's what I would do subconsciously. Later, when we're alone (if ever), I would continue with an apology.
ReplyDeleteNo I have not been in that type of situation as katniss.If I was her I would feel so guilty for not saving her. I would probably say sorry to her but not in font of other people maybe if I got her alone I would tell her how sorry I am and explain to her why I couldn't save her.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have been in a situation like Katniss. But if I were in her shoes, I would feel absolutely bad and disappointed at myself for not trying to help her. Even though the rules are not to talk to an Avox, I would still try to talk to her and apologize and hope she accepts my apology because I won't forget anything like this and it will be forever in my conscience.
ReplyDeleteYes I have. I would apologize for not helping her. I would feel very bad every time I would see her because i knew in my gut that avoiding her when she needed help the most, I was just too scared to lend out a helping hand. There are consequences for hunting in the woods and if Katniss where to get caught there would be no one who will provide for her family. So i know Katniss had to make a big decision on whether to help Avox or not for her family's sake.
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