In the book Mockingjay, President Snow meets his end during the climax of the story. After the rebel forces, led by Katniss Everdeen and District 13, successfully overthrow the Capitol, Katniss confronts Snow in a tense encounter. Snow is captured and brought to justice following the fall of the Capitol.
However, the actual moment of his death comes not from a traditional execution but rather as a consequence of the manipulations and schemes surrounding the new leadership. While Katniss initially expresses the desire to see him punished for his tyranny, she finds herself in a morally ambiguous situation.
The climax occurs when Katniss attends a public execution of the fleeing Snow. During this event, however, she surprises everyone by shooting her arrow, which is meant for Coin, the new leader of Panem, instead of Snow. Coin’s death leads to chaos, and Snow dies shortly after from a combination of his injuries and a lack of proper care as he succumbs to the atmosphere he has created in his terror-filled reign.
Ultimately, Snow’s death symbolizes the end of a tyrannical rule but also raises questions about the cycle of violence and leadership, leaving readers to ponder the true cost of revolution.