“A creature as unquenchable as the sun.
A fire mutt knows only a single sensation: agony. No sight, no sound, no feeling except the unrelenting burning of flesh. Perhaps there are periods of unconsciousness, but what can it matter if I can't find refuge in them? I am Cinna's bird, ignited, flying frantically to escape something inescapable. The feathers of flame that grow from my body. Beating my wings only fans the blaze. I consume myself, but to no end.”
We continue our Mockingjay Part 2 Countdown with Chapter 25 in which Katniss has a dream in her unconscious and damaged state after the parachutes go off in the City Circle.
I can't even begin to make a decision
on whether or not Francis chose to adapt Katniss' dream post
parachutes, but I have always gravitated towards the imagery Suzanne
created during this dream sequence. It's not exactly a necessary
scene, but it is good representation of Katniss letting go of Prim
using all the symbolism we've come to be familiar with this far in to
the story. As for this showing up in the film, I wouldn't hold my
breath but at the same time I would never doubt Francis to make it
happen.
Although I chose to spotlight Katniss'
dream, this is by no means the most important event in this chapter.
Hoooo not by a long shot! When Katniss awakes, she becomes aware of
the situation and the precious thing she has lost. She doesn't talk,
and relapses back to her old habits of climbing in small spaces,
mentally reminding herself of who she is. Then Katniss walks into
Snow's rose garden and they proceed to have THAT conversation.
I for one am extremely interested to
see how the film will handle this scene and the overall perception of Coin's
character given the almost friendly characterization of her in
Mockingjay Part 1. There is so much aftermath after the parachutes,
the whole event surrounding Coin and her actions is just one of a few
important events I hope are dealt with very accurately. I'm not too
worried though, Francis Lawrence always has a great handle on what
makes these books important and adapting them appropriately.
