Communicuffs are devices mentors get to use during the Hunger Games. They’re communication devices, worn on the wrist like a watch, that display a tribute’s store of food and water. Mentors use them to send food and water into the arena for their tributes.
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Communicuff Term Timeline in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The timeline below shows where the term Communicuff appears in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 13
Just then, Satyria calls for all the mentors to come get their badges and communicuffs. As Coriolanus follows her, people congratulate him and the mood seems celebratory—it’s a bit disturbing,...
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...the giant screen, Lucky Flickerman is introducing the districts. Suddenly, Coriolanus notices Clemensia getting her communicuff and heading for him. She still looks ill and twitchy as she thanks Coriolanus for...
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Chapter 14
...that Lamina is “his girl,” and she got the first killing of the games. His communicuff pings—people have bought Lamina food—and Pup then sends Lamina a water bottle. It takes 15...
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...of the arena, where there are two dogs dressed as Lucy Gray and Jessup. Coriolanus’s communicuff pings, signaling more food.
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Chapter 18
...notes that Lucy Gray is loyal and brave—like a Capitol girl, not a district. His communicuff pings with new sponsor gifts. Pup interrupts the interview by sending Lamina, who’s still on...
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