The Life of Gale Hawthorne: Transformation Explained (Hunger Games Breakdown) 

I just love how Katniss here is trying her best to survive the hunger games and be the face of a rebellion and Gale and Peeta here are just like "yeah but...who do you like more?"

*I'm just surprised how Gale never got chosen to the Hunger Games*

Although I was always team Peeta it was sad how Katniss and Gale’s friendship ended

Liam Hemsworth was perfect for the role of Gale

I don't think Gale was indifferent toward Prim's death. I think he just realized that he could never salvage his and Katniss's relationship after accidentally killing her sister. He knew that he had crossed the line and decided to cut it off as decisively and calmly as he could. I'm sure that, if the books were from his perspective, we would have seen him deeply distressed on the inside in that moment.

I am the only one who was pissed when Madge wasn’t in the movies

Guys! Even Suzanne Collins regretted Finnick’s death.. She said if she could rewrite the book she wouldn’t kill him.

I liked Gale because he was a realistic character. He is loyal to his values and overall a decent person, but is brutal to those that he perceives as threats. I think he was shafted for doing exactly what was necessary to win the war. Peeta answered injustice with compassion, whereas Gale answered it with justice.

I like how Morgan got more confident on showing his face and not afraid to show his opinions nor expose the backlash from stupid haters. I saw this channel grow and its one of my favorites . Thank you Morgan aka Movie Flame

Just remember they killed prim and finnick. But not gale

I think Gale should’ve had more info in the movies and make me mad how he was overlooked like Johanna

Katniss ended up with Peeta because she realized she’d been wrong about gale. When she met him he was kind, and caring, But over time it she realized it was only to her and his family. He was cold to other people and would kill anyone to survive- which was the exact thing katniss couldn’t bear anymore. Katniss is reckless, just like gale. They were the exact replica of the term “You can’t fight fire with fire.” Gale was always trying to make Katniss lose her rebellious side. While peeta was a dandelion in the beginning of spring. He maintained her fiery-soul and keeps it under control. Gale never realized how many people’s deaths she had on her consciousness. When gale talked about an uprising she knew he would kill to get what he wanted, and she was afraid to tell him that for every death you caused, it left a mark on your soul. She knew that when he made a bomb that would explode twice, killing medics and people who tried to save lives. In the end he couldn’t handle her insanity, he just brought more harm to her than help. He didn’t know how to help her deal with the trauma she had been through. Peeta did, he understood how it felt to lose family, he knew what she had done. He watched first hand as she killed others and watched her friends die one after another. He knew she had lost almost all the only people who understood what she had been through (Rue, finnick, wiress, etc. and almost Peeta and Johanna) He could tell her he knew, when gale couldn’t. He could comfort her, when gale couldn’t or didn’t know how to. He followed and watched over her, when gale didn’t. He never gave up on her, Gale did. I think Collins ended this series beautifully. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Not to mention gale became a big jerk in catching fire and mockingjay.

I think Gale was a good guy, not everybody is so forgiving to ppl who hurt and terrorize them.

I watched almost the whole thing before realizing this was only an hour old.

Why don’t you make a life of Katniss Everdeen video. That would be cool to see what she did before the Hunger Games and after the rebellion

I don’t think gale was indifferent towards prims death - he loved her like a sister. He just knew he had passed a point of no return with Katniss

In the books gale said he could not save peeta's family from the bombing and I thought that was very suspicious because he had a grudge on him

And the moral of the story is Don't fall in love with a protagonist

Everything that happened to Gale, made him full of hate and anger. I think that's why the most of us don't like him.

Unpopular opinion: I liked Gale. He was a kid and went through too much. His anger made so much sense to me. However, I do agree Peeta was the better partner for Katniss

Screw the triangle, the hunger games romance was confusing af

The one thing I love about the books is the realistic characters, and their reactions to other character's actions being accurate. As much as I wanted Katniss to end up with Gale, realistically there's no way a person could forgive someone for indirectly killing their sibling without even apologizing. I wouldn't be surprised if Katniss still didn't continue the friendship even if he did. Katniss ended up compassionate despite everything the Capital did, and still had the empathy to save people. Even the Capital's people. Gale didn't have that same compassion, because everything the capital did made him hate everything but Katniss. Which I think is very representative and true with how people respond to trauma. Not everyone is going to respond to trauma the same. Some people end up trying to help the world, while others don't mind it burning down.

Next can you do The life of Peeta Mellark

Gale was a fine character, but honestly, in Catching Fire he turned into a crybaby. Katniss was going through a lot with Peeta and being a victor, and Gale kept making her life more difficult instead of better, so I actually lost a lot of respect for Gale (I read the books, but that’s my opinion on Gale.)

It was horrible how their friendship became fractured in the end. Gale loved Prim like his family. He would do ANYTHING for her to keep her safe. He'd NEVER DREAM of harming little Primrose! And yet, he was partially responsible for her death.

as Katniss said, she had enough fire in herself and she didn't anyone to fuel it. Peeta had a spark on him too, but not that kind like Gale that would burn and destroy anything in its path. A spark that is warm and feels like home, something that Katniss needs after everything that happened. I think if Katniss and Gale ended up, it will feel like 'war' would never left them. I see Gale as a person who struggles for a purpose when he's not trying to survive, so I don't really see him as a family guy who would be at peace when settled down.

Gale is not as cold and uncaring as people claim he is. He cared a lot for Katniss, her family, and the people of District 12. He doesn’t deserve the hate he gets from Peeta and Katniss shippers. People should remember that he was only 19 years old. He was just a kid who got carried away during the war and was manipulated by a power hungry adult.

My hot take is Gale has always been one of my favorites. I loved his relationship with Katniss because they paired so well together as friends. People also overlook the fact that when they disagree, both of them still try to listen to the other! Gale knew that she was probably going to end up with Peeta, but he still never stopped loving her and took care of her family. He is responsible for saving over 900 people during the district 12 bombing. I also found his hatred for the capital extremely justified. I don’t blame him for Prims death since he didn’t make the plan and only planned the weapons and Coin sent her there knowing how the weapons worked. She directly caused her death, not Gale. Gale was in the middle of war only trying to get back at the people who wronged him and the people he loved! I understand why people may not like him, but he’s always been my favorite:)

I'll be honest, even from the beginning, Gale was not my favorite but watching him become more and more ruthless and watching his and Katniss's friendship die was just so heartbreaking. His coldness towards his part in Prims death really felt like a part of Gale had died

Gale was such a well written character, but after re-reading the series again I still just can’t believe how he never really takes into account what Katniss (and Peeta) went through. Granted, Katniss wasn’t one to be open about her feelings. It just felt like it was all about him and his anger.

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Katniss: I am so stressed, I don’t want the Capitol to kill my family Her two suitors: Ok but who do you LIKE

I think that gale is more realistic than peeta in a lot of ways

I'm sick of people hating on Gale. I was so surprised to read all these comments saying that he was a dick in Mockingjay. He risked his life to go save Peeta and bring him back for Katniss. If that's not true love I don't know what is. He saved Prim and brought her to Katniss before the bombs got dropped on District 13 AND saved her family before they bombed district 12. He clearly cared for Prim and NEVER intended those bombs to be used on the rebels! Also, people seem to be forgetting that they were in a WAR. With a government that literally made kids killing each other entertainment! It's natural that after years of hunger and suffering some people grew very resentful and rightfully so! His ends justify the means was the right mentality to win the war. If you think she's more suited with Peeta that's fine, that's an opinion, but don't hate on Gale for it.

I personally have no problem with Gale and his tactics. It’s a war and people die at war it’s no place for saints. Someone has to do the dirty work for the greater good. Prim’s death was casualty and I believe Gale didn’t in any case intended for that. He’s been watching over for her when K was at the Arena and the guy had love for her. He can’t be hateful just because he’s not a saint. He’s more like a realistic human being in a rebellion while Peeta’s more of a idealistic figure.

Gale is a nice character but he was still being a jerk but I'm kinda happy that he has a great future now being the captain of District 2 Ps:that was great morgan I'm excited for your next videos and my birthday is on October 25th and I'm really looking forward for Halloween this month

Imagine saving hundreds and being accused of having no compassion.

Now we need one about Peeta!

“ h e y c a t n i p “ ~ Gale Hawthorne, Catching Fire.

Did he ever end up with anyone? Did he have kids? Did he die alone?? I need to know

Collins writing of Gale was daring as well as brilliant. Instead of giving him a "twirling mustache" she makes you understand while that type can be both reprehensible yet essential for the greater good. If not a film remake I'd love to see the non-family friendly script adaption of this series.

Peeta and Gale represents humanity in real life. For most people life's cruelty and pain made them like Gale angry, resentful and vengeful. A few of humanity is like Peeta full of hope, forgiveness, compassion and understanding with the world's cruelty. I wish to be a PEETA in this life but currently im becoming more of a GALE :(

Please do mage. hunger games. She was in 75th hunger games. She is old woman. Please. Keep up good work.

I think many people misunderstand Gale and his purpose in the series. He wasn’t perfect and I agree that Peeta was overall a better person (and the one that Katniss was in love with) but Gale was a good one too. I read the books first and until I reached the internet I seriously didn’t know I was supposed to hate him! In the movies he’s shown as a jealous, controlling friend who basically follows Katniss everywhere she goes. In the books Katniss actually needs Gale (e.g in 8 in the hospital) and often finds her way back to him. He was a huge support for her when no one else was there - when they were kids and in 13 when Peeta was held prisoner, Finnick was nearly sick because of Annie and Katniss couldn’t even look at Haymitch. Gale made her laugh and cared for her and she cared about him, though not in a romantic way. But next to Prim (and later Peeta) Gale was one if the most important people in her life. Gale always protected Katniss, her family and innocent people. I know he might have created the terrible bomb and it’s wrong. But while thinking about it I think we should remember that Gale lost his father because of the Capitol and he and his family suffered from hunger because of the Captiol. This is something that makes you do crazy things. I think we should cut him some slack. He wasn’t a bad person and I don’t think he deserved to die like many are saying. I’m totally team Peeta and Katniss btw!

Katniss needed Gale to survive the games, but needed Petta to survive afterwards. She did love them both imo.

Just a recommendation, you should definitely do the Maze Runner series! There is so much lore, interesting characters and things you could cover in the future. Would be great! Love your work!

i love gale so much, i’m so sad that his and katniss’ relationship had such a terrible end. i believe they could have been great together if he wasn’t poisoned by hatred of the capitol. sad.

Yes, even though Gale created the bomb that eventually killed Prim, I still believe Katniss would of chosen Peta. Peta was the only person that could elate and sympathize to Katniss’ experience in the arena and the horrors they experienced.

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one thing i noticed re-reading is that book Gale really didn’t hate Peeta as much as I thought. Its stated that he helped Peeta with snares in Catching Fire and he even tells Katniss “It be better if he was easier to hate.” And again, he’s the first to volunteer to save him from the Capital. Edit: One thing I forgot, book Gale doesn’t make fun of Peeta during the hijack scene! He puts together that he’s not in the right state of mind

I don't think I've ever found a RU-vidr who has such talent in editing

I clicked this and was confused why it had so little views bc I thought this was older. Great video.

I love gale, he's a flawed human being but doesn't allow his flaws to define him. He's the most realistic person in the book.

It would of been good and Interesting to see gale in the hunger games

The problem with Gale was he never actually made a move until someone else did. Then he became angry and made it difficult for Katniss, who was already suffering from PTSD and trying to figure out her own feelings. To me, he came across as territorial and that, in the end, comes down to feeling like you own someone. I never cared for Gale because of his anger and bloodlust.

Doing a video on Peeta next, he’s my favorite character 💯

A word for Katniss and Gales relationship Parabatai If you have read Shadowhunters you will understand

My heart stopped seeing Gale upset when he saw her kiss peeta

He was an amazing character with many flaws like every other character. The big difference was that Gale let his flaws overtake him and turned into a horrible person. It was terrible to read as a Gale lover since the first book

The only time I was pissed at Gale is when he indirectly caused Prim's death

I was just wondering; if Panem has all this crazy technology (jets, hologram-esque tech, adding features to people, generic engineering), why haven’t they gotten back into space? I mean, the Americans did that when colour television was pretty fancy and new. So why is there no Panem Space Agency?

Man, haven't read the books in years, thanks for the refresher!

i had liked Gale in the first book but in Catching Fire and Mockingjay, he changed so much it kinda scared me it's like, Katniss was suffering so much, she was so scared because of that stunt she pulled in the first hunger games and she was still very sad about the deaths in that one game but then Gale was just here crying because Katniss kissed Peeta so they could both survive get a grip dude but i still had a little respect because of how much of a realistic character he is

He should do now Peeta, Alma Coin, or Plutarch Heavensbee.

I read the books (finally) early this year on my phone. I couldn't put it down and I never really wanted to finish it. I see why Gale thought the way he did about many things but he was too vengeful on the Capitol while Katniss just wanted to what was absolutely necessary to live, survive and keep her loved ones safe and alive. She wouldn't really kill unnecessarily but Gale was just so enraged and wanted revenge and for all of the Capitol to suffer like they did even the innocent people who were just only ignorant to anything outside of their bubble but who were nice or had good hearts/intentions.

16:50 - "As he said this, he held her hand." Me - THE SCENE HE PUT IN IS HARRY POTTER! #HungerGames #HarryPotter #TeamGale

"He watched every twist every turn" Gale: *glares at screen and then looks down* No hate btw

Me knowing Gale helps kill Prim and something bad happens to Gale: “HA HE HA HA”

Omg Gale was such an a$$ in Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Yes, he loved her, but it was her choice. And he was so cold after Primrose's death. He could've been a *little* more nice to his best friend of 4 years. But I still love him, and he's a good character

It’s so weird hearing your voice come out of your face

Yaaasss! I'm so happy! Thank you so much for uploading this

These videos are amazing I’m binge watching all your hunger game videos now. You do lots of research and it shows! I’m a huge hunger games fan and with the recent announcement of a prequel I’m so very excited! I’m so incredibly happy that I stumbled upon these videos! Again, Great Job!

I don't hate Gale. I really never cared for Katniss or her "relationship" with Peeta. Throughout the series. I never felt like Katniss loved either romantically. I really have mixed feelings about all these characters, especially Katniss. I wanna like her but I just can't with her character.

I always thought that gale was more like a brother to Katniss, while Peeta was more of a lover to her.

Honestly I like the way his wiping was done in the movie because him attacking the peace keeper shows how he is willing to fight the capital.

I didn't know that Gale was responsible for Prim's death until watching this video. That completely ruined him in my eyes. The fact that he doesn't even apologize shows that the war truly broke him as a person. He went back on everything he fought to protect because of rage and jealousy. So sad.

Ya know, the end of gale’s and katniss’s relationship was really sad for me

Gale: *kills Prim* Also Gale: Well, Katniss will still love me, right? Katniss: Dude, you just killed my sister!

Yes I’m loving the hunger games videos keep them coming 👏👏👍

Gale may not be one of my favorites but I truly do understand his character arc and will always be special to me :/

Really enjoy your breakdowns of these characters.

You really have a gift of making things sound interesting and intriguing

Personally Gale was one of my favorite characters, Overall I think he fitted better with Katniss

I hope you can make more videos like this. ITS MY FAVOURITE SERIES TY FOR MAKING THESE

I love the hunger games whistle in the intro it sounds so amazing and relaxing I need a 1000 hour version XD

Even though I love Katniss and Peeta so much I think Gale deserves so so much better, like we don’t even know what happened to him after the war. Gale loved Katniss so much and you can see this by how angry/jealous he was. I really want to know what happened to him :(

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You sir are an amazing youtube channel. Your videos flow so perfectly and are so easy to follow whilst maintaining very entertaining content. You are very intelligent and knowledgable, which I envy. I love your videos man!

Imagine gale was reaped and did exactly what peeta did! Like said he liked her and they both one the hunger games etc

*13 gets destroyed* *12 gets destroyed* Alright, 11, you should probably run.

Wow, this was a really good video. Not many RU-vidrs can make 30-minute videos that every minute of is entertaining!

A very insightful interpretation, especially why Katniss chose Peeta over Gale.

Watching this video made me feel really bad for Gale.

I'll be honest before the Hunger Games I didn't know that Gale could be a guy's name.

Thank u soooooooo much! I have been waiting for this video for soooooooo long! I have seen all ur life of videos!

hearing your voiceover versus seeing you actually talk is two different things experiences

Gale changed as the story progressed, but he was my fave character at the beginning because of how he viewed the games; “if no one watches, they don’t have a show”. He understood.

Can you do The Life of Enobaria? I love her

I’ve been waiting for this for agessss 😁

Another good life video I never did like Gale but Liam Hemsworth played him so well Liam is a good guy but I still don’t like Gale