Questions tagged [the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes]
Questions about the novel 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' (2020) by Suzanne Collins. Use this tag with the tag [suzanne-collins].
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Does the Capitol's influence extend beyond the United States?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes contains the following passage:
"Did I ever go to District Two?" Maude Ivory asked.
"No, baby, that's out west. The Covey stayed more east," ...
asked Jul 13 '20 at 21:32
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Was Snow still following his morality in the Hunger Games series?
Related: Why does Tigris call Coriolanus Snow a "good person"?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes contains the following:
Coriolanus felt disconnected from their "romantic notions"...
asked Jul 6 '20 at 15:19
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Does “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” present Coriolanus Snow as a narcissist?
Throughout the book, Snow is seen repeatedly trying to manipulate other characters, such as him appearing to fake friendship with Sejanus Plinth (and his unsuccessful attempt to manipulate Plinth for ...
asked Jul 6 '20 at 15:09
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Why does Tigris call Coriolanus Snow a “good person”?
Upon learning about Coriolanus Snow being forced to join the Peacekeepers due to his cheating in the Hunger Games, Tigris said the following:
"You were set up to fail," said Tigris. "...
asked Jul 6 '20 at 14:32
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Why didn't the publisher advertise “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” more heavily?
Suzanne Collins recently released The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes rather abruptly, without much advertising or announcement, during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic (May 19, 2020). I follow the ...
asked Jun 24 '20 at 14:06
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