The message of The Hunger Games is not to lose hope. Katniss had a very slim chance of winning The Hunger Games, but she accomplished her goal by believing and keeping a possitive attitude. In most cases, 50% of goals are accomplished by faith. The story is also about trust. Trusting people makes life easier. Katniss trusted Haymitch that he would give her water and other neccasary items she needed, and Haymitch did live up to her expectations. Katniss also trusted Rue to keeping their alliance.