Why does seneca crane die

Ridiculous Beard — cde. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. However, as you say Plutarch tells Katniss something different: Plutarch : Seneca decided to quit breathing. I nod because, by the way he says it, it's clear that Seneca Crane has been executed. So, you're the Head Gamemaker this year? That must be a big honor. Seneca Crane? Conclusion : The novels are particularly ambiguous about his death.

Improve this answer. Community Bot 1. Andrew Martin Andrew Martin I would think the whole noose situation is meant to be more symbolic than literal.

It wouldn't have had the same impact if she just smeared berries on the dummy's face. Also, why hang yourself which is not guaranteed to be a quick or painless death if the alternative is almost instant? DangerZone: Agreed. Definitely symbolic. She made do with the props she had around her to show that she knew Seneca had been killed. Featured on Meta. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook.

Themes Motifs Symbols. Important Quotes Explained. Mini Essays Essay Topics. Snow wouldn't make a public spectacle about killing him because Katniss and Peeta were so popular and that would undermine his authority with possible rebellion and outrage from people. As for the berries, I seriously doubt that Crane ate them, especially since it would have to be willingly.

That was just Snow's way of saying you're screwed. Seneca Crane was probably quietly taken out in a way that the public wouldn't link it to Snow, but the people inside the Game making circle would feel threatened. The poisonous berries. NOW I get that scene! But there was a window! So why didn't he smash it! One, his name is spelt SENECA, and two, if there was a window in that room there was probably a force field next to it.

But hanging is implicated. It'd be easy to be confused. And the current percentages of answers show that nearly half the people who answered this question did get confused.

This question was always going to be hard because of people with attitudes like you. The point is this is a factually correct quiz question and just because a lot of people- probably including you- got it wrong doesn't mean there is something wrong with the question.

Get over it and move on please I'm so tired of explaining this to people. Add Your Comment. Cookies help us bring you Fanpop. By using Fanpop, you agree to our use of cookies.

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