In the short story of “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the setting is essential to the plot of the story. For example, the fact the setting is on an island makes certain that General Zaroff”s prey will never escape. While Rainsford is on the island, he has no place to flee as he is being hunted. Rainsford compares himself being “in a picture with a frame of water”(11). Even though this is a loss for Rainsford, it is a great advantage for General Zaroff. The water surrounding the island is an assurance to General Zaroff because he knows that no one outside of the island will learn about his wrong doings. If the island is close to civilization then General Zaroff
In the short story of “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the setting is essential to the plot of the story. For example, the fact the setting is on an island makes certain that General Zaroff”s prey will never escape. While Rainsford is on the island, he has no place to flee as he is being hunted. Rainsford compares himself being “in a picture with a frame of water”(11). Even though this is a loss for Rainsford, it is a great advantage for General Zaroff. The water surrounding the island is an assurance to General Zaroff because he knows that no one outside of the island will learn about his wrong doings. If the island is close to civilization then General Zaroff