Groups...

Why does Peeta join with the Career Tributes in the beginning of the Games?  What does he hope to gain?  Why do they accept him when they start hunting as a group?  Why do groups form in the beginning when they know only one of them will be able to survive?

Gamemakers

Discuss the ways in which the Gamemakers control the environment and "entertainment" value of the Games.  How does it affect the tributes to know they are being manipulated to make the Games more exciting for the gamblers and viewers?