In the novel The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, a new country is created. Panem was born in place of North America, where the Hunger Games began. In The Hunger Games, there are 24 tributes. The tributes are people who live in the neighborhoods. The homages in The Hunger Games are all the same. They kill each other and become the puppets of the Capitol. The tributes become violent, emotionless puppets. And then there's Katniss. Katniss is an excellent hunter and becomes deadly during the games. However, she has not lost her compassion. Katniss doesn't consider herself a good person. When in reality, she is a good person with a big heart, who puts others before herself. Katniss does a lot of things that others wouldn't do in her situation. Whether it’s helping your family or helping others. Katniss' father died in a mining accident when she was eleven (5) years old. Katniss' mother didn't handle it well. She stopped taking care of her family. She has become a zombie. Katniss had to start taking care of her family (26, 27). One day, Katniss understood everything. Katniss thought, "The first dandelion of the year." A bell went off in my head. I thought about the hours I spent in the woods with my father and knew how we were going to survive” (32). It's then that Katniss realizes that her family will no longer starve. Katniss knew that hunting in District 12 was illegal and the penalty could be death (5). Katniss risks her life. Katniss' only concern is her family, no matter the danger. The harvest takes place when a male and female tribute is chosen from each district. When harvest day arrives, a surprise tribute is chosen. Who is Prim Katniss's little sister (20 years old). Prim's name was only listed once (21). Katniss can't understand what happened. His chances were very slim. Katn... middle of paper ... she barely knows. Katniss is a good person at heart. Katniss may have a hunter's instinct; kill anything or anyone who tries to harm the people he cares about. Katniss would risk her life for them. Even in games, Katniss wouldn't kill the one person who stopped her from winning. Katniss shows what matters, compassion and her humanity. Katniss shows that she is more than successful in their games (232). Katniss remembers what Peeta said on the roof. Peeta said, "I don't want them to change me in this." Transform me into some kind of monster that I am not” (141). Katniss doesn't want to get lost, which she never does. Katniss shows that she is a good person by forming alliances and taking care of other tributes. Katniss doesn't think she's good, but she really is even if she can't see it. Works citedCollins, S. (2008). The hunger games. New York: Scholastic Press.