Peeta Mellark Chosen

Effie Trinket draws the male tribute's name: Peeta Mellark. Katniss is shocked, remembering Peeta as the boy who gave her burned bread years ago when her family was starving. She recalls the incident in detail: how she was desperate for food, how Peeta's mother hit him, and how he threw her two loaves of bread. This act of kindness saved her family and gave her hope. Katniss feels conflicted about owing him something and now being forced to compete against him.