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Friday, April 2, 2010

Dear Peeta Mellark,

I have read about your experiences in The Hunger Games novel and you are my favorite character. There are so many things that you did in the story that I can relate to in my life. Though you are two years older than me, I admire the many things that you have done and I want you to know that if you need someone to relate to, I can certainly help you out with life.

I admire that you take any risk to take care of your love, Katniss. I can tell you that I can relate to that, as I have helped protect people that I have liked and admired in my life. I also admire how you can help people and still expect nothing in return. Not to be self-centered and conceded, but I can tell you that I am definitely that kind of person that likes to help out others without expecting anything in return. Finally, I admire your courage to not only tell Katniss that you like her, but publically saying it and have her resent you after. Still after, you keep that hope alive that you might be with her, and it paid off.

There are some things that I would like to give you some advice on. First of all, even when you are sick and don’t want to eat, listen to Katniss. She will like you better that if she is forced to give you affection so you can eat. Secondly, before you help Katniss, help yourself to make sure that you are safe from Cato and other threats. That way, you can reduce injuries and spend more time helping out Katniss. My final piece of advice is to forgive Katniss for telling you that the double suicide plan wasn’t a love thing, because she was a bit confused. That’s about all I’d like to tell you, and hope that my advice helps.

Sincerely,

Ryan Lopez