Katniss Everdeen- She is a young girl of sixteen who has already suffered harsh ordeals. She is still recovering from the first games when she is put in the second one. Katniss is one of the symbol's of the new rebellion, even though she doesn't want to be. She offers hope to the rest of the citizens, and shows the symbol of defiance against tyranny.
Peeta Mellark- He is the young man who was put in the first Hunger Games with Katniss. They have grown to care for each other, and Peeta is in love. The people of Panem also look up to Peeta because of his great speaking and convincing abilities. He is another symbol of the new rebellion.
Gale Hawthorne- He is Katniss's closest friend back home. Their relationship has been difficult, because Gale recently kissed Katniss out of impulse. Katniss refers to him as her cousin, but the president of Panem knows otherwise. Gale is a reason why Katniss doesn't want to start an uprising, she is scared that Snow will hurt him.
Haymitch Abernathy- He is the mentor of Katniss and Gale and previous winner of the Hunger Games. He usually spends his time drinking, but his helpful advice saved Katniss and Peeta in the first games. He is a part of the rebellion as well because of his hatred towards the capitol. It was him who told Katniss, "Remember who the real enemy is," a crucial part in causing Katniss to target the arena of the games.
President Snow- He is the antagonist in the book, and he is the president of the capitol. He is the one who decided to put Katniss and Peeta back into the Hunger Games. He claims that he wants whats best for Panem, and he says he doesn't want a rebellion because of the heavy causalities to the human race.
Peeta Mellark- He is the young man who was put in the first Hunger Games with Katniss. They have grown to care for each other, and Peeta is in love. The people of Panem also look up to Peeta because of his great speaking and convincing abilities. He is another symbol of the new rebellion.
Gale Hawthorne- He is Katniss's closest friend back home. Their relationship has been difficult, because Gale recently kissed Katniss out of impulse. Katniss refers to him as her cousin, but the president of Panem knows otherwise. Gale is a reason why Katniss doesn't want to start an uprising, she is scared that Snow will hurt him.
Haymitch Abernathy- He is the mentor of Katniss and Gale and previous winner of the Hunger Games. He usually spends his time drinking, but his helpful advice saved Katniss and Peeta in the first games. He is a part of the rebellion as well because of his hatred towards the capitol. It was him who told Katniss, "Remember who the real enemy is," a crucial part in causing Katniss to target the arena of the games.
President Snow- He is the antagonist in the book, and he is the president of the capitol. He is the one who decided to put Katniss and Peeta back into the Hunger Games. He claims that he wants whats best for Panem, and he says he doesn't want a rebellion because of the heavy causalities to the human race.