Avox

An Avox refers to a character from Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" series. These individuals are people who have been punished by the Capitol for rebellion or dissent. This punishment involves having their tongues cut out, rendering them mute. Avoxes are often used as servants, symbolizing the brutal control the Capitol exerts over its citizens. They serve as a reminder of the high cost of defiance and the oppressive nature of the regime within the fictional world of the series. The term highlights themes of power, subjugation, and loss of voice.