Have you ever been to a sporting event or a rally and wanted to pay tribute to someone on the field? Usually, you're lifting a hand in the air or doing some sort of gesture to let them know how you feel. I'm from Philly, so I'll boo or flip you off, and that's mostly if I like you. But you get the picture. Well, in The Hunger Games universe, they have their own salute, they do. A lot of people wonder why they do it and how it became a symbol of the franchise. So today, we're going to unpack that. Let's dive in. How to Do The Three-Finger SaluteIn The Hunger Games, you do a three-finger salute when you want to honor someone. It's a poignant and powerful symbol throughout the series.This traditional salute involves pressing the three middle fingers of the left hand to the lips and then holding them outwards. It was most commonly seen at funerals, a silent acknowledgment of loss and respect for the departed. But then Katniss made it popular during her first games. What Is the Three-Finger Salute From The Hunger Games? Within the narrative of The Hunger Games, the first instance of the three-finger salute being shown and explained occurs when the people of District 12 direct it at Katniss Everdeen after her Reaping for the 74th Hunger Games. At that ceremony, Katniss volunteers to take her younger sister Primrose's place as tribute. As Katniss stands on stage, the crowd of District...
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