Mrs Everdeen
A MOTHER, THE HEALER
Mrs Everdeen is the mother of Katniss and Primrose Everdeen and the wife of the deceased Mr Everdeen. Though she can be emotionally weak, a trait Katniss resents, she is calm and strong when caring for the sick and injured.
An apothecary, Mrs Everdeen didn't always live in the Seam of District 12. When she was young, she lived in the merchant area, the better part of District 12. This is what gives her a light complexion, as opposed to the darker-skinned people of the Seam. She became an expert at healing.
"Though she can be emotionally weak, a trait Katniss resents, she is calm and strong when caring for the sick and injured."
On the day of the reaping, Mrs Everdeen gave Katniss a blue dress for the reaping and braided her hair. During the reaping, Mrs Everdeen was shocked when her youngest daughter Prim was chosen and even more when her oldest daughter, Katniss volunteered for her place. Mrs Everdeen came to see Katniss to say her final farewells. While in there, Mrs Everdeen wept due to the high odds of her not coming back. Katniss made her promise not to leave Prim alone and take care of her no matter what happens to her.
Mrs Everdeen was nervous when President Snow visits them. She tells Katniss that he looks pale and strange. During President Snow's and Katniss' conversation, Mrs Everdeen comes in and offers him cookies and tea. She took this as a way to check up on them, and on her way out she gave Katniss a look to know if everything is well.
As her mother, she is worried, knowing how ruthless Snow can be. After he leaves, Katniss lies and tells her that everything is good; this relieves her.
Mrs Everdeen takes care of her family and anyone who goes to her for medical help. When Gale is whipped, Katniss and Peeta take him to her. Mrs Everdeen and Prim care for Gale's and Katniss's injuries. Mrs Everdeen uses a special medical treatment with snow. Katniss yells at her, telling her to do everything she can and questioning her about everything she does to save Gale.
"Mrs Everdeen uses a special medical treatment with snow."
But she’s the healer, and so Mrs. Everdeen was a hero at that crucial point of time as she did save Gale's life.