Connell includes the philosophical discussion between Whitney and Rainsford at the beginning of the story to set the tone and introduce the themes of morality and humanity that will be explored throughout the rest of the narrative. It also serves to establish the characters' differing viewpoints on the value of life, which foreshadows the challenges Rainsford will face later in the story.
rainsford vs sea, for a seemingly endless time rainsford fought the sea.
"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell features minor characters such as Whitney, who serves as Rainsford's companion at the beginning of the story, Ivan, the silent and menacing servant of General Zaroff, and the sailors from the ship that Rainsford falls off of at the start of the story.
Rainsford's friend Whitney believes that (A. animals feel fear, B. animals don't feel fear) . His views are (A, the opposite of, B. in agreement with) Rainsford's. However, Rainsford eventually changes his views about the hunted when he himself is hunted.
In this scene from "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, Zaroff stands underneath the tree that Rainsford is hiding in but does not see him because Rainsford remains perfectly still. This moment adds tension to the story as Rainsford narrowly avoids being discovered by his pursuer.
In "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, the order of events is as follows: Rainsford falls off a yacht and ends up on Ship-Trap Island; he meets General Zaroff who reveals his hunting game; Rainsford becomes the prey and must survive being hunted by Zaroff; eventually, Rainsford outsmarts Zaroff and wins the deadly game.
Yes, in "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, General Zaroff reveals his intention to hunt Rainsford after Ivan has already instilled fear in Rainsford with his menacing presence and behavior. Ivan sets the stage for Zaroff's dangerous game by creating tension and fear in Rainsford before Zaroff confronts him.
The falling action in The Most Dangerous Game is when Rainsford and General Zaroff fight to the death in General Zaroff's room.
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.
The first intimation of danger on the island occurs before Rainsford even swims to shore. He hears the cry of an animal being hunted; it is a piercing sound of an animal with which Rainsford is...
In "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, Whitney is a character who represents the more civilized and empathetic side of humanity. He is Rainsford's friend and companion at the beginning of the story, and his concern for the lives of animals demonstrates his compassion and morality. Whitney's contrast with the story's antagonist, General Zaroff, highlights the theme of the story regarding the thin line between civilization and savagery.
Rainsford was diligent and did not give up. He was also very sly when he tricked General Zaroff into thinking that he had commit suicide but he really didn't. Rainsford was very focused. He was also cunning because he was able to construct traps to harm or kill General Zaroff. Unfortunately these didn't work as well as he would have liked but they did kill Zaroff's right-hand man Ivan and killed his best dog.
The mood of this famous story is ominous and suspenseful, primarily because of the setting and plot. Rainsford initially thinks he swims to safety after falling off the yacht, but he arrives on an island with a strangely gothic mansion, complete with a heavy front door and a threatening doorman. Once General Zaroff, who is a disarmingly gracious host, explains the rules of the "game," Rainsford must struggle for his life in a jungle-like forest complete with a "Death Swamp." Although Rainsford is a famous, experienced hunter, he is hardly a match for the general who knows the island well and tracks him unerringly. Although Rainsford has some success, with the hounds and Zaroff's henchman Ivan in pursuit as well, Rainsford must jump off a cliff to escape. To the reader's surprise, after Zaroff's leisurely dinner, Rainsford confronts Zaroff in his bedroom and challenges him. With the ending, Rainsford "had never slept in a better bed," we learn that he did indeed defeat the vicious general who "furnished a repast for the dogs." Throughout the story the gripping suspense creates a mood that engages the reader and never falters.