That is a very interesting question. Katniss and Rue are two of the main characters in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. They have a strong bond of friendship and trust, and they both survive the deadly Hunger Games in different ways.
Katniss is the protagonist of the series, who volunteers to take her sister Prim's place in the 74th Hunger Games. She is a skilled archer and hunter, who uses her intelligence and courage to outwit the other tributes and the Capitol. She also forms an alliance with Rue, a young girl from District 11 who reminds her of her sister. They help each other survive by sharing food, shelter, and protection.
Rue is a sweet and innocent girl who loves flowers and animals. She is very close to Katniss, who sees her as a sister figure. She also has a crush on Peeta Mellark, another tribute from District 12 who becomes Katniss's love interest. Rue is chosen as one of the tributes for the 75th Hunger Games, but she is spared by Katniss when she decides to commit suicide instead of killing her.
Katniss would have killed Rue if it was necessary for their survival, but she would not have wanted to do so. She loved Rue like a sister, and she felt guilty for putting her in danger in the first place. She also knew that killing Rue would make her an enemy of the Capitol, who would hunt them down mercilessly. Katniss sacrificed herself for Rue's sake, by spitting out the poisonous berries that could have killed them both.
However, some fans have speculated that Katniss might have killed Rue if it was just them two left in the arena, and Peeta was killed by the Careers (the elite tributes from Districts 1-4). In that scenario, Katniss might have seen Rue as a threat or an obstacle to winning the game for Prim's family. She might have also felt angry or betrayed by Peeta's death, which could have clouded her judgment or made her more ruthless.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as it depends on how one interprets Katniss's character and motivations throughout the series. Some people think that Katniss would never kill an innocent child like Rue¹², while others think that she would do anything to save herself or Prim³⁴. Ultimately, it is up to each reader or viewer to decide what they think Katniss would have done in such a hypothetical situation.
I hope this answer helps you understand more about The Hunger Games series and its characters. If you want to learn more about them, you can check out these links:
- [The Hunger Games - CliffsNotes](^5^)
- [Hunger Games: Every Character Katniss Personally Kills (& Why)](^3^)
- [What Makes Katniss And Rue Trust Each Other To Become Partners What Does Katniss Gain From This Friendship Besides Friendship?](^4^)
Source:
(1) what if katniss and rue were the last 2 standing? : r/Hungergames - Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hungergames/comments/m3neuk/what_if_katniss_and_rue_were_the_last_2_standing/.
(2) Do you guys think Katniss would let Rue win if it was just ... - Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hungergames/comments/srhlb3/do_you_guys_think_katniss_would_let_rue_win_if_it/.
(3) Hunger Games: Every Character Katniss Personally Kills (& Why).
https://screenrant.com/hunger-games-katniss-kills-character-every-why/.
(4) What Makes Katniss And Rue Trust Each Other To Become Partners What ....
https://stellinamarfa.com/spices/what-makes-katniss-and-rue-trust-each-other-to-become-partners-what-does-katniss-gain-from-this-friendship-besides-friendship/.
(5) The Hunger Games - CliffsNotes.
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/h/the-hunger-games/summary-and-analysis/part-2-chapter-18.
(6) Hunger Games: Every Character Katniss Personally Kills (& Why).
https://screenrant.com/hunger-games-katniss-kills-character-every-why/.
(7) What Makes Katniss And Rue Trust Each Other To Become Partners What ....
https://stellinamarfa.com/spices/what-makes-katniss-and-rue-trust-each-other-to-become-partners-what-does-katniss-gain-from-this-friendship-besides-friendship/.
