The third installment of The Hunger Games series finds Peeta Mellark suffering from the effects of a torture method called hijacking, in which memories are distorted to create anger and distrust. As he recovers, he relies on Katniss and other companions to help him distinguish what’s real by asking them questions. After an attack, he questions Katniss: “‘You’re still trying to protect me. Real or not real,’ he whispers. ‘Real,’ I [Katniss] answer. It seems to require more explanation. ‘Becaus...
Questioning Those Around Us
