Why did Lucy Gray leave Coriolanus Snow in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"?

In "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins, the relationship between Lucy Gray Baird and Coriolanus Snow is complicated and ultimately ends with Lucy Gray leaving. The reasons for her departure are multi-fold:

1. Betrayal: Lucy finds out Snow had been hiding a Capitol weapon for his own protection while accusing her of its possession to get her into trouble.
2. Safety: After killing three people in the Capitol, including Sejanus Plinth, Snow became a threat to her.
3. Fear: Snow's increasing ruthlessness and ambition scared her, revealing to her that his true colors aligned more with the ruthless Capitol than with her.
4. Freedom: By leaving Snow, Lucy sought to maintain her independence and avoid being controlled or manipulated.

So, ultimately, Lucy Gray leaves Snow due to a combination of his betrayal, her fear for her own safety, and her desire for freedom.

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