She is attending the Reaping Ceremony with the other members of her district. Strong silence fills the air and surrounds the words of the Capitol's representative, Effie Trinket. As Effie announces that Prim, Katniss' younger sister, will be the female tribute, everything falls completely silent (The Hunger Games). The lack of sound and look of fear on Prim's face evoke similar fear and discomfort from the viewers. Katniss then volunteers to take Prim's place, and low, sad-sounding chords begin to play. Katniss' face shows a mix of fear and emptiness, and the music begins to grow while horns join in. The moving sounds and minor chords, along with the looks of loss and discomfort on the character's faces bring out a similar discomfort and sadness within the viewers. (The Hunger
She is attending the Reaping Ceremony with the other members of her district. Strong silence fills the air and surrounds the words of the Capitol's representative, Effie Trinket. As Effie announces that Prim, Katniss' younger sister, will be the female tribute, everything falls completely silent (The Hunger Games). The lack of sound and look of fear on Prim's face evoke similar fear and discomfort from the viewers. Katniss then volunteers to take Prim's place, and low, sad-sounding chords begin to play. Katniss' face shows a mix of fear and emptiness, and the music begins to grow while horns join in. The moving sounds and minor chords, along with the looks of loss and discomfort on the character's faces bring out a similar discomfort and sadness within the viewers. (The Hunger