In the short story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, his character General Zaroff can be portrayed as many things; mature, experienced, schooled, and suave. Traits such as these define Zaroff to be a civilized person especially when he is polite, and retains a dignified social stance. Even though the game he created is built around hunting people, his personality is indeed a civilized one.
The well-mannered nature of Zaroff allowed Rainsford to get all the necessities and luxuries that he would want for a night. Zaroff wanted to make Rainsford comfortable and feel welcome, “you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them.” Zaroff wanted to help Rainsford get back to his regular healthy self. Not only was Zaroff being polite,
The well-mannered nature of Zaroff allowed Rainsford to get all the necessities and luxuries that he would want for a night. Zaroff wanted to make Rainsford comfortable and feel welcome, “you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them.” Zaroff wanted to help Rainsford get back to his regular healthy self. Not only was Zaroff being polite,