How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Hunger Games.
Quote #7
HAYMITCH: Now, I can sell the star-crossed lovers from District 12.
KATNISS: We are NOT star-crossed lovers.
HAYMITCH: It's a television show, and being in love with that boy might just get you sponsors which could save your damn life.
Television is a storytelling medium. Even reality TV or sporting events are designed to tell a story. The same is true here: Haymitch wants the TV to capture an interesting tale for these two, whether it's true or not.
Quote #8
CINNA: Did they explain about trying to get sponsors?
KATNISS: Yeah, but I'm not very good at making friends.
CINNA: We'll see.
At least Katniss understands how important television is here, and how looking good on television can help her. Her problem? She's too authentic.
Quote #9
EFFIE: You realize that your actions reflect badly on all of us, not just you.
CINNA: They just want a good show. It's fine.
EFFIE: How about it's just bad manners, Cinna? How about THAT?
Cinna acknowledges that what's on television isn't the same as reality, but that it can have an impact, both good and bad, on that reality.