How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Hunger Games.
Quote #1
EFFIE: A dramatic turn of events here in District 12. Yes, well. District 12's very first volunteer. Bring her up.
This is the first time we see fate and free will in opposition to each other. Destiny seemed to pick Prim for death in the arena (and we're pretty sure she'd be killed very quickly). But Katniss steps in and changes the plan.
Quote #2
PEETA: Yeah, our mentor. You're supposed to tell us how to get sponsors and give us advice.
HAYMITCH: Oh, okay. Embrace the probability of your imminent death. And know, in your heart, that there's nothing I can do to save you.
Leave it to fatalistic Haymitch to point out just how tough it is to change the outcome of the Games. Sometimes, you can make all the right choices and still lose.
Quote #3
HAYMITCH: He's a Career. You know what that is?
KATNISS: From District 1.
HAYMITCH: And 2. They train in a special academy until they're 18. Then they volunteer. By that point, they're pretty lethal.
Here's another example of destiny. The Careers are supposed to win. Everybody knows that. It's only through hard work that that destiny can be avoided.