Despite this, he maintained an outward facade that he and his family were still doing well, though those who knew what to look for could see through it. His father, a military general named Crassus Snow, died not long after, being killed by fire from a rebel sniper. The family's troubles began when Snow and Tigris were still very young, as his mother died in childbirth when he was five during the Rebellion, resulting in the loss of Snow's little sister that she was carrying as well. Although living in one of the wealthiest penthouses in the Capitol, he struggled to keep himself fed and bought most of his clothes from the black market due to lack of money. īy the time Snow was 18, his family status had fallen into decline. His parents and grandparents were well-known, but his family had fallen on hard times and his only real currency in his youth was charm.

He was born into the Snow family, a well-known and once-rich family. Although carrying the title of President, it is unknown if he was elected to the position democratically. ' I wouldn’t say he’s a hero, nor would I say he’s a villain it’s more complex than that.' - Audiobook narrator Santino Fontana regarding the young Coriolanus SnowĬoriolanus Snow is a native of the Capitol and eventually became the tyrannical and ruthless dictator of Panem at least before Haymitch Abernathy competed in the 50th Hunger Games. He is the main antagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy and is the main protagonist of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. While attending the University and studying advanced military strategy, he also served as an apprentice Gamemaker, quickly instituting several new reforms to the Games, including the creation of the Victors' Village. He also served a brief stint in the Peacekeepers, demonstrating such aptitude that he tested successfully for an elite program to become an officer with the Peacekeepers, though ultimately he did not pursue this path. He later moved on to advanced military studies at the University. Before becoming president, he attended the Academy in the Capitol, where he mentored the winning tribute of the 10th Hunger Games, Lucy Gray Baird.

In his youth, he was known by the nickname Coryo, originally given to him by his cousin, Tigris. ' Snow lands on top.' - A phrase used by the Snow family, signaling Snow's eventual rise to power Ĭoriolanus Snow was a tyrannical president of Panem.

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