The character, a formidable tribute from District 2, is a skilled knife thrower and a key antagonist in the initial events of the 74th annual competition. Her aggressive tactics and alliance with other Career tributes make her a significant threat to Katniss Everdeen. An example of her skill is demonstrated during the initial bloodbath at the Cornucopia, where she quickly secures weapons and eliminates weaker contestants.
The character’s presence highlights the brutal realities of the Games and the disparity in training and resources between districts. Her background as a Career tribute, trained from a young age for the arena, underscores the system’s inherent unfairness. Historically, tributes like her embody the Capitol’s strategy of instilling fear and maintaining control through displays of power and violence.