Why is the dandelion a symbol of survival for Katniss?

Answer 1

Dandelions don't symbolize Katniss' father. On page 388 of Mockingjay, Katniss tells how she and Peeta grow back together and goes on to say that Peeta represent the dandelion in the spring. That instead of the fire and kindled hatred that Gale has, she needs Peeta (who is calm and easy like a dandelion). The color of the dandelion in the spring, yellow, represents rebirth instead of destruction.

Answer 2

When Katniss saw the dandelion, not only was it the first one for the year, but it was blooming when spring had just begun and it's extremely hard for dandelions to survive during that time of year

Answer 3

because it gives katniss the way of survival

Answer 4

Because it means that she will survive. She remembered how her father had taught her about edible wild plants, and she would use that knowledge, and hunting, to keep her family alive.