Instead of asking endless questions while Marcius is around, Clark is now relying on the powers of observation in order to learn about the larger world that is Panem. What he discovers so far is that the teachers and schools are lying to those outside of the Capitol.
Clark kept his eyes and ears open as he visited each district, trying to learn as much as he could without asking questions. Soon, he realized that much of what he’d learned in school about Panem was wrong.
This is a thoughtful part. Clark is also discovering there is more to the Avoxes than he had previously imaged - they have their own unusual form of communication. He wants them to be comfortable around him, but they are afraid ...and rightfully so.
“You won because you knew how to use a trident and make nets.”
“Yeah, some people in the Capitol decided they liked me. That trident was expensive, especially late in the Game. It cost over a million dollars.”
“A million dollars!” Clark tried to imagine that much money and couldn’t quite do it. As a victor, he was one of the wealthiest people in District 9, but his winnings weren’t anywhere close to that.
I didn't see any of the movies, so could you explain how a trident could cost a million dollars? Did it shoot lasers?
Poor Yannick. Hopefully Clark will be left alone.
Onto District 3. Is Lois alive?
