It feels like a revolution and challenge to existing gender roles that encourage men to be more thoughtful and assertive about their emotions and women to be a little more strong and not overly emotional. In other words, Peeta encourages Katniss to open up, talk about her feelings, and share herself with other people. Perhaps the film is not just about rigid gender roles and their manifestation, but also about being brave and strong in whatever skill set or character a person has. Peeta is also weaker and not strong enough and one of the proofs is when Peeta ran away into the forest and hid in the trees.