The author Richard Connell uses his character’s attitude and the setting to create a sense of uncertainty in “The Most Dangerous Game.” For example, the large island Whitney and Rainsford see in the beginning of the story devises suspense. When Whitney says, “Off there to the right--somewhere--is a large island. It’s rather a mystery--” the reader knows the island will be important later in the story, but they don’t know the significance of the island or what is so mysterious about it. Additionally, General Zaroff’s pompous attitude creates uncertainty about what will happen next in the story. The quote “But the sharp eyes of the hunter stopped before they reached the limb where Rainsford lay; a smile spread over his brown face. Very deliberately
