The Most Dangerous Game

“In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so”(Immanuel Kant). The character General Zaroff, a Russian savage, from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. The General express this attitude towards guilt throughout, he believes ethically he is innocent, according to the law he’s guilty of abuse. Throughout the short story, Zaroff shows that his relationship between him and Ivan is more than normal. Ivan, his servant…

“The Most Dangerous Game” narrative centers around about 3 things: hunting, Rainsford, and his attempt to stay alive. There are two people, Rainsford and Whitney, that are on a yacht and they are hunters. They pass an island and Whitney tells Rainsford that it is a dangerous place. Whitney leaves Rainsford to get ready for bed. While Rainsford is alone, he hears 3 gunshots, which makes confusion and interest blossom in his mind. His interest in the gunshots has him falling over the edge of the…

Alternative ending for “The Most Dangerous Game.” “Rainford you must play my game and if you win well i will grant you with one billion U.S dollars”, the General said with a serious look. “Then i shall play your game to get off this horrid island”, Rainford said looking the general straight in his dark colored eyes. “Then let the hunt began”, cheered the General. Rainford ran through the wilderness feeling paranoid and the vines smacking his arms leaving him bruises. He knew that the General…

Jumping the Hurdle Most people tend to think that they behave differently than the characters that are portrayed in books, magazines, and movies. However, most of them imitate the characters behavior, whether it is the way they overcome a challenge, or deal with an issue. In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game”, Richard Connell tells of Sanger Rainsford, a hunter, who must overcome an obstacle using his wits, logic, and hunting skills to outsmart General Zaroff at his own game; hunting.…

runs into a problem after meeting Zaroff, and plays a game of life or death against him. The Most Dangerous Game, written by Richard Connel is a short story. Rainsford lands on an island where he meets a hunter called Zaroff. Zaroff was hunting since he was a little boy, and he enjoys it greatly. Zaroff insists that to Rainsford that he should go hunting with him. Rainsford has no choice, but to accept. Soon after, Rainsford realizes that this game is a battle for life and death. The antagonist,…

Overcoming the Hunter Imagine you were stranded on an island that was only inhabited by a beastly man, a murderous psycho, crews of ship wrecked men, and a pack of feral dogs. Lucky for you, you only have to imagine it. In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, Rainsford lives this gruesome reality and must battle nature, a crazy Russian General, and a hunting hound. In the beginning, Rainsford is thrown off his yacht into the thrashing sea where he must swim to the ominous, aptly named,…

Imagine yourself on an island alone. What would you do to survive? How would you do it? In the story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, by Richard Connell, who captivates the reader into the terrifying story of an innocent man being hunted. The author uses diction and symbolism to show readers an interesting storyline. First, Richard Connell uses diction to give a more comprehensive understanding of the story. The author used the word uncanny to show that General Zaroff has instinctive powers. For…

Suspense is a state of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety. Most people crave suspense in literature, movies, or other forms of entertainment. Author Richard Connell uses suspense in the form of foreshadowing in the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” to pull readers in and create a certain interest and involvement in the characters and the story. In the beginning of the story Rainsford and his…

The Most Dangerous Game “Twenty feet below him, the sea rumbled and hissed. Rainsford hesitated. He heard the hounds. Then he leaped as far out into the sea as he could.” When Rainsford head rose out from the dark cool water he saw Zaroff aiming down at him in the water with his pistol. But before Rainsford had a chance to react he felt hot lead enter his arm then. As soon a he felt the bullet from the pistol, he submerged back underwater so Rainsford did not have a good shot on him. After…

Rainsford woke up that morning from the best night’s sleep he has ever had. He wakes up like it is a normal morning in New York, he changes into new clothes and makes himself some breakfast. After Rainsford had a wonderful homemade breakfast he decided to do some exploring of the house. Upstairs in General Zaroff’s room he found a huge safe filled with guns and ammo. These guns were illegal to own in the United States and Rainsford was wondering where he could possibly get such rare infantry. He…