Gale drops the bow to his side. “But if I‘d had a weapon that could‘ve stopped what I saw happen in Twelve… if I‘d had a weapon that could have kept you out of the arena… I‘d have used it.”
-Chapter 5, Mockingjay
i love this quote. this quote is a hugely significant point in understanding gale and where he’s coming from and his stake in the rebellion. but you’re missing the most important bit. because this isn’t just gale talking for the sake of talking. him and katniss are engaged in a dialogue. not only does she provoke this comment but she replies and her reply is an important reminder that she knows that he’s right. there is no hesitation before the next line of dialogue:
“me, too,” I admit.
















