2. Cinna Is Superficial
Katniss stylist, Cinna, works to keep Katniss image out of the hands of Capitol. He constructs Katniss as a symbol for rebels to rally around rather than as a contributor to the maintenance of Panem. Thus, Cinna digs deeper into the implications of District 12, making Katniss the girl on fire instead of the girl in the miners outfit. Its a subtle but recognisable rebellion. Cinna continues this trend throughout the trilogy, culminating in the Mockingjay outfit that represents the rebels. Unfortunately, the film undresses Cinnas hard-work, exposing him as a weaker character than he initially is. Despite providing Katniss signature dresses, he doesnt demonstrate any motivations to rebel against Capitol. While he makes her the girl on fire, he doesnt suggest Katniss and Peeta hold hands in the chariot. In the novel, Cinna tells them to look like a couple, and it sends shockwaves through the purposes of the Hunger Games. While the Games try to divide the Districts, Cinna gets Katniss and Peeta to display their unity. Instead, Peeta suggests he and Katniss hold hands, forwarding the romance rather than the rebellion. Moreover, Cinna covers the mockingjay pin before Katniss enters the arena. I touched on this earlier, demonstrating it minimizes Katniss position in the rebellion, but it does the same to Cinna as well. By covering the pin, Cinna suggests he has no interest in openly rebelling against Capitol. However, as the trilogy develops, Cinna becomes very vocal in his rejection of the Hunger Games and Capitol. He makes dresses that are just to die for, which, of course, he is more than willing to do. But in the film, Cinna is stripped of his depth as a character.