Why is Katniss maintaining her loyalty and love for Peeta during the Games an act of defiance? Explain why.

Answer

Maintaining her loyalty and love for Peeta during the Games is an act of defiance because it goes against the rules of the Games and shows compassion which is a rebellion against the Capitol and the idea that the tributes must be ruthless to survive.

Q: Who is Katniss? A: Katniss is the main character of the Hunger Games Trilogy.
Q: What are the Hunger Games? A: The Hunger Games is an annual event where one boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death in an arena until only one survivor remains.
Q: Why is maintaining her loyalty and love for Peeta during the Games an act of defiance? A: In the Games, the tributes are meant to see each other as enemies and to fight to the death. By maintaining her loyalty and love for Peeta, Katniss defies the rules of the Games and shows compassion, which is not only a rebellion against the Capitol but also against the idea that the tributes must be ruthless in order to survive.