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 * Title you create for the reading you’ve done:** __The New Life__


 * Date:** 4-28


 * Significant Quote:** "A small, white-haired man who seems vaguely familiar is reading a book. He holds up a finger as if to say, ' Give me a moment.' Then he turns and my heart skips a beat. I'm staring into the snsakelike eyes of President Snow."(Page 17)


 * Explanation:** In this quote Katniss finds President Snow in her home waiting to speak to her. He is the leader of the Capitol and the surronding districts and he's upset with Katniss. Therefore this quote is significant because it greatly effects Katniss. During this meeting President Snow explains that her actoins in the Games could spark an uprising throughout the districts against the Capitol if the people find out she embarassed the Capitol on national television and faked her love with Peeta. Therefore the President tells Katniss she must continue to fake her love with Peeta and convince the Capitol that threatening to eat the berries at the end of the Games was an act of love, not defiance. She has to do this or risk having Gale get killed or even her family. Katniss must now get really close to Peeta during the upcoing Victory Tour.
 * HOT Q:** Do you think Katniss will be able to convince the people she's in love with Peeta?How?


 * Your Answer to the HOT Q:** Yes i think Katniss will be able to convince the people, but i think it will be at a cost. In order to be more convincing i believe she must stay away from Gale. Therefore i think Katniss will have to tell Gale they can't be friends. Katniss will do anything to protect her family and Gale as well.If not being friends with Gale is what it takes, she will do it. She's extremely determined and motivated. If she can survive in an arena with 20 other people and win by tricking the Capitol she can do anything, including convincing the people that she's in love with Peeta. Besides, Peeta is already in love with her.


 * Connection:** I can make a text-self connection with the main character Katniss. She is worried now because she knows she has a big task ahead of her. If she fails there will be major consequenses. Although my situation is not as serious i was worried of things to come my first day of school in Brookfield. I was five years old and moved during the school year. I was nervous about going to class because i had nobody to talk to. This is similiar to Katniss's feeling. She is afraid of upcoming events.