What is the resolution of The Most Dangerous Game?

Answer 1

Rainsford lays an intricate trail in the forest and climbs a tree. Zaroff finds him easily, but decides to play with him like a cat would a mouse. After the failed attempt at eluding the General, Rainsford builds a "Malay man catcher", a weighted log attached to a trip wire, which injures Zaroff's shoulder, causing him to return home for the night. Next he sets a Burmese tiger pit, which kills one of Zaroff's hounds. Finally, he sets a native Ugandan knife trap, which impales and kills Ivan. To escape the General and his approaching hounds, Rainsford dives off a cliff. Zaroff returns home. Zaroff locks himself in his bedroom and turns on the lights, revealing Rainsford, who had hidden by the bed curtains after having swum around the island. Zaroff congratulates him on winning the "game" but Rainsford decides to fight him, calling himself "a beast at bay." The General accepts the challenge, saying that the loser will be fed to the dogs and the winner will sleep in his bed. Though the ensuing fight is not described, the story ends with Rainsford observing that "he had never slept in a better bed," implying that he defeated Zaroff.

Answer 2

The resolution of "The Most Dangerous Game" involves Rainsford defeating Zaroff in a final showdown. After surviving the hunt and using his wit and skills to outsmart Zaroff, Rainsford manages to turn the tables on his adversary and ultimately emerge victorious in the deadly game.

Answer 3

The hunted becomes the hunter. Zaroff is sent out with the hounds while Rainsford, victorious, reclines in Zaroff's comfortable bed.