Gale represented the violence and revenge that Katniss wanted to leave behind, making her choose Peeta instead. Peeta and Katniss's shared trauma brought them together and allowed them to understand and support each other. The love between Katniss and Peeta may not be traditional or constantly romantic, but it is a solid and undeniable bond that offers them peace after everything they've been through.

She may end up with him at the end of The Hunger Games, but the debate around does Katniss love Peeta or do they simply have a connection through shared trauma is ongoing. Eventually, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark end up together, but it’s not entirely clear how she truly feels about him. Many have put Katniss and Peeta's relationship into question and, notably, Katniss was caught in a love triangle throughout The Hunger Games saga.

Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) was presented with the choice between...