A new tribute from an unnamed district could be the main character. This would give the author more freedom to develop the character's backstory related to claustrophobia. For instance, this new tribute grew up in a district where they were often forced into small, cramped spaces for work, which led to their claustrophobia. And now in the Hunger Games, they have to face it in a much more dangerous and life - threatening way.
Peeta might also be a good choice. He's a character with a lot of depth. If he were the main character in a claustrophobia - centered fanfiction, it could show a different side of him. Maybe he gets locked in a small room by the Capitol as part of their mind games, and his claustrophobia becomes a major part of his struggle, both against the Capitol and within himself.
One great 'Hunger Games' claustrophobia fanfiction is 'Trapped in the Arena'. It really delves into the feeling of being confined in the arena, which adds a whole new layer of horror to the Hunger Games experience. The main character's internal struggle with claustrophobia while trying to survive is really well - written.
Perhaps an older man who has been through many hardships in his district. He volunteers for the games to protect his family and uses his life experience and wisdom to outwit the other tributes. He could be a very different kind of main character compared to the typical young tributes in the original story.
A girl from District 12 could be a great main character. She could be different from Katniss, maybe she's more of a strategist than a hunter. She uses her wits to form alliances and outsmart her opponents in the arena.
A boy from District 4 who is an expert fisherman. He's not just physically strong but also very clever. He could use his fishing skills to catch food in the arena and also use the fishing nets as weapons or to set traps for other tributes. His backstory could be that he wants to win the Games to bring pride back to his district which has been overlooked in recent years.
A person who has been ostracized in District 10 because they have a different view on how to handle the livestock. This character could be the main character in the fanfic as they enter the Hunger Games with a chip on their shoulder. They want to prove that they are not just a simple farmer or livestock keeper, but someone with great skills and intelligence that can survive and even win the Games.
It could be a young girl from District 11 who has been training in secret to be a fighter. She has a strong will to survive and wants to use her skills to bring honor to her district.
The Hunger Games is all about survival in a harsh and dangerous environment. Claustrophobia in fanfiction makes this survival even more challenging. When a character has this fear, it limits their options. They can't use certain areas of the arena for shelter or strategy. And the panic that comes with claustrophobia can attract unwanted attention from other tributes. This internal battle within the character, between their need to survive and their fear of enclosed spaces, creates a continuous thread of tension throughout the fanfiction.
It could be a young girl from District 4. Her district is known for fishing, so she has great swimming and underwater skills. In the 71st Hunger Games, she could use these skills to explore parts of the arena that others can't reach, like underwater caves where she might find valuable resources or a secret passage. Her character arc could be about using her district - based skills to overcome the challenges of the games and perhaps even question the whole system of the Hunger Games.
A previous victor forced to return to the Games for the 50th edition could be a great main character. Their experience from the past would give them an edge, but also a lot of emotional baggage. It would be interesting to see how they handle the new challenges and younger opponents.
A young girl from District 12 who has been secretly training in combat skills her whole life. She could be the main character, using her wits and skills to survive the games.