Strabo is an interesting character. Recall that Sejanus said his father bought the family’s life in the Capitol to keep Sejanus out of District Two’s reaping—but here Strabo is, further incentivizing the Hunger Games for other Capitol families. Through this, he highlights the idea that within the Capitol, it’s impossible to trust anyone but oneself. Looking out for others, as Sejanus tries to do, will inevitably be punished.