What Is Flint Striker in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
Haymitch’s birthday present from Lenore Dove seems to be a rebellion symbol as strong as Katniss’ mockingjay, though it actually finds its use during the 50th Hunger Games. Here’s how a District 12 token contributes to Haymitch’s victory in the Hunger Games.
The next Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, is about to delve into yet another rebellious movement against the Capitol, and it involves Katniss Everdeen’s mentor, Haymitch Abernathy.
Following the events of the 50th Hunger Games aka second Quarter Quell, the upcoming movie will witness Haymitch’s attempts to overthrow the Capitol long before Katniss actually did it in the original movie series, now introducing Haymitch’s flint striker as yet another symbol of the Districts’ resistance against President Snow’s dictatorship.
The flint striker, however, had a special and very personal meaning to Haymitch before it became yet another image of the rebellion.
How Does Haymitch Get the Flint Striker?
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The symbolic token comes as a birthday gift from Haymitch’s girlfriend, Lenore Dove, which he receives on the day he was accidentally reaped for the 50th Hunger Games.
Haymitch brings the flint striker with him to the Capitol not just because it reminds him of Lenore, but also because it might be a useful tool in the arena.
Apart from its ability to start the fire, the flint striker has a snake and a songbird on it, which are both symbols of the entire Hunger Games franchise, especially since The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes came along.
Not long before the Games, Haymitch gets a permission to take the flint striker with him to the arena as a token that reminds him of home, even though it does seem weird, considering that the Gamemakers were definitely aware of the object’s obvious ability to help Haymitch survive in the arena.
Eventually, the flint striker does contribute to his victory as Haymitch keeps using the flint striker when he needs fire to get warmed up or to prepare food.
What the Snake and Songbird Combination Means in Hunger Games, Explained
In Sunrise on the Reaping, the symbols on the flint striker connect directly to The Hunger Games’ previous spin-off The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, where the songbird represents Lucy Gray Baird’s desire for freedom and the snake is nothing short of the symbol of President Snow’s oppressive regime.
The visible confrontation between the two on the flint striker symbolizes Haymitch’s full awareness of what he faces now that he’s confronted President Snow and the entire Capitol.
However, he’s still determined to bring the snake down no matter what, which is the outcome spoiled by The Hunger Games’ mockingjay appearing along throughout the movie series.
When Will Sunrise on the Reaping Be Released?
The movie is set to arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026.
