#tbosas chapter 12

[stromuprisahat]

“Tell her,” said Tigris, “that I am rooting for her.” “Tell her,” the Grandma’am added, “that we are all so sorry she has to die.”

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Suzanne Collins)

There's both depth and (unintentional) hilarity in this small piece of exchange.

"We are all so sorry she has to die."

What would be easier than NOT making those kids kill each other? At least in theory. But that doesn't fit the world Grandma'am is used to live in. The Capitol is superior and has to remind the Districts, so they don't get any ideas again.

[stromuprisahat]

“That was only the half of it,” he continued, because he couldn’t let even Tigris think he’d felt envious of some no-account in the districts. “There was the part about her living by her charms.” “Well, that could be anything. She’s a performer, after all,” she said. He considered it. “I suppose.” “You said she lost her parents. She’s probably been fending for herself for years. I don’t think anyone who survived the war and the years after can blame her for that.” Tigris dropped her gaze. “We all did things we’re not proud of.” “You didn’t,” he said. “Didn’t I?” Tigris spoke with an uncharacteristic bitterness. “We all did. Maybe you were too little to remember. Maybe you didn’t know how bad it really was.” “How can you say that? That’s all I remember,” he shot back. “Then be kind, Coryo,” she snapped. “And try not to look down on people who had to choose between death and disgrace.”

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Suzanne Collins)

Coryo's jealousy is rearing its ugly head.

What did Tigris had to do, that Coriolanus doesn't remember?

I love how Tigris is encouraging him to be better in such a human way. There's no talk about politics or Capitol, just be understanding.