A Summary of Chapters 13 in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games

Katniss and the Rebellion

In Chapter 13 of The Hunger Games, Katniss joins the rebellion against the Capitol. After returning home from the Games, Katniss discovers that District 12 has been destroyed and her family is gone. Katniss is taken to District 13, the secret headquarters of the rebellion, where she is recruited to become the Mockingjay, a symbol of the revolution.

The Rebellion's Plans

Katniss learns that the rebellion has been planning an attack on the Capitol for years. The plan is to use Katniss's fame and popularity to rally the districts to their cause. Katniss agrees to help, but only if she can have her sister, Prim, back.

The Attack on the Capitol

The rebellion's attack on the Capitol is a success, and the Capitol is overthrown. However, Katniss is badly injured in the battle. In the aftermath of the war, Katniss returns to District 12 and tries to rebuild her life. She is haunted by the memories of the Games and the war, but she is also hopeful for the future.