The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes provided a deeper look into the psyche of Coriolanus Snow, the president of Panem during the original Hunger Games films. It showed exactly how he grew from a young boy from a struggling family into the tyrant audiences were familiar with. Not only that, but it provided a valuable insight into the culture of Panem and the origin of the Games themselves, which only makes the initial entries to the franchise that much more distressing. It does everything a prequel should do: tell a unique story while maintaining the familiarity of that which came before.However, where The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes really shines is with its new characters. Lucy Gray Baird (played in the upcoming film by Rachel Zegler) is a far cry from Katniss Everdeen, but she’s a powerful figure in her own right. Her relationship with Snow is one of the most interesting aspects of the story. Tigris, though she had a minor role in the original films, gets the chance to step into the spotlight and play a major role. All these characters are significant. But it’s Sejanus Plinth, a friend of Snow’s from the Capitol Academy, who really carries the emotional weight of the story and is one of the most pivotal figures in the history of Panem.The wealthy Plinth family hailed from District 2. His father, Strabo Plinth, made his fortune making weapons that were used in the First Rebellion – particularly to demolish District 13. Strabo’s unwavering loyalty allowed the family to gain Capitol citizenship, which gave them access to the sorts of things other families had worked their way up to over the course of many generations. However, because he was new to that part of Panem, he was quickly alienated by his peers. During his time in school, everyone (except for President Snow, interestingly enough) bullied him. This abstinence from the harassment had nothing to do with Snow’s kindness and everything to do with how he didn’t see Plinth as worth his energy or thoughts, but regardless, it was the foundation for their later relationship.The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Has the Chance to Rule the Hunger Games Franchise
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes provided a deeper look into the psyche of Coriolanus Snow, the president of Panem during the original Hunger Games films. It showed exactly how he grew from a young boy from a struggling family into the tyrant audiences were familiar with. Not only that, but it provided a valuable insight into the culture of Panem and the origin of the Games themselves, which only makes the initial entries to the franchise that much more distressing. It does everything a prequel should do: tell a unique story while maintaining the familiarity of that which came before.
However, where The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes really shines is with its new characters. Lucy Gray Baird (played in the upcoming film by Rachel Zegler) is a far cry from Katniss Everdeen, but she’s a powerful figure in her own right. Her relationship with Snow is one of the most interesting aspects of the story. Tigris, though she had a minor role in the original films, gets the chance to step into the spotlight and play a major role. All these characters are significant. But it’s Sejanus Plinth, a friend of Snow’s from the Capitol Academy, who really carries the emotional weight of the story and is one of the most pivotal figures in the history of Panem.
The wealthy Plinth family hailed from District 2. His father, Strabo Plinth, made his fortune making weapons that were used in the First Rebellion – particularly to demolish District 13. Strabo’s unwavering loyalty allowed the family to gain Capitol citizenship, which gave them access to the sorts of things other families had worked their way up to over the course of many generations. However, because he was new to that part of Panem, he was quickly alienated by his peers. During his time in school, everyone (except for President Snow, interestingly enough) bullied him. This abstinence from the harassment had nothing to do with Snow’s kindness and everything to do with how he didn’t see Plinth as worth his energy or thoughts, but regardless, it was the foundation for their later relationship.
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