Rainsford was jusitified in killing General Zaroff for the following:
- Both agreed to terms of challenge/combat
- General Zaroff had killed many innocent people
- Self Defense; eventually would have been killed
- General Zaroff was insane
- It was legal on the island
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General Zaroff proposes a hunt, but only the General will be hunting because Rainsford will be his prey.
The main characters in "The Most Dangerous Game" are Sanger Rainsford, a skilled hunter who becomes the prey, and General Zaroff, a Russian aristocrat who hunts humans for sport on his private island. Rainsford must outwit Zaroff in a deadly game of survival.
In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, General Zaroff meets his demise when he becomes the prey in the "game" he has been playing with Rainsford. Rainsford outwits Zaroff and ends up killing him in self-defense. Ultimately, Zaroff becomes the hunted instead of the hunter.
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Rainsford's decision to kill Zaroff at the end of "The Most Dangerous Game" is justified as it serves as a necessary act of self-defense and moral retribution against a man who has preyed on innocent lives for sport. By confronting and ultimately eliminating Zaroff, Rainsford not only protects himself but also puts an end to the sadistic game that has caused so much suffering. This act of vengeance highlights the theme of survival and the moral complexities of hunting, positioning Rainsford as a character who has evolved from prey to predator, reclaiming his agency in a life-or-death situation.
The external conflict is man versus man, as General Zaroff relentlessly hunts Rainsford through the jungle.
General Zaroff wants to hunt Rainsford on his private island for sport. He sees Rainsford as a worthy prey due to his reputation as a skilled hunter. Zaroff enjoys the challenge of hunting someone who can match his own abilities.
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when the game begins the general gives Rainsford 3 days to live
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General Zaroff hopes that Rainsford will participate in his twisted game of hunting humans called "The Most Dangerous Game." He wants Rainsford to become his prey and provide him with a challenge during the hunt.
Rainsford and General Zaroff are different in their moral compass and values. Rainsford values life and believes in the sanctity of human existence, while General Zaroff sees hunting humans as a sport and lacks empathy for his prey. Additionally, Rainsford is a skilled hunter who respects the laws of nature, whereas General Zaroff manipulates the rules to suit his own desires and ego. Their differing perspectives on hunting and the value of human life drive the conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game."