Why did Cato kill the District 4 boy, but left the District 4 female alive?

Question

Was it because Cato feared that the boy would slow them down?

Asked by Oona Fayez H #1319653 on 9/13/2023 2:22 AM

Last updated by Auden L #1329947 on 12/21/2023 8:28 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/13/2023 4:10 AM

Perhaps but I think Cato, at this point, wasn't comfortable with killing a girl.

Answered by Auden L #1329947 on 12/21/2023 8:28 PM

But he wanted to kill Katniss. What difference does that make?