Martin was one of the harvesters in District 11. He worked alongside Rue in the orchards, and was said to act like a three-year-old despite being older.[1]
Biography[]
Martin was raised in District 11 and helped with the harvest, sometimes working through the night. He once tried to keep his night vision glasses by hiding them in his pants. As a result, he was executed right on the spot by the Peacekeepers. According to Rue, he probably just wanted to keep the glasses to play with, as he wasn't considered a dangerous person.[1]
During the 74th Hunger Games, Rue and Katniss were talking about their districts and the night vision glasses Katniss got from her backpack. Rue told her that they were the same glasses they sometimes used in District 11, and she explained Martin's fate. This reminded Katniss of Greasy Sae's granddaughter, who was treated much better by comparison, and she realized that District 12 was sort of a "safe haven" compared to the harsh policing in Rue's district.[1]
Trivia[]
- Martin's behavior heavily implies he had a developmental disability, such as (but not exclusively referring to) being autistic.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Hunger Games, Chapter 15