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How does rainsford escape from zaroff?
sets up a few traps to hinder his capture. There is the "Maylay man catcher", "the Burmese tiger pit" ( I love these names!), and some other tree spring thing. Rainsford tries to scatter his tracks, hides in a tree and he also jumps into the ocean. He is a good swimmer (he is more or less perfect) and swims back to the castle. Zaroff's dogs don't pick up the scent because Rainsford is in the water. I think Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom closet or something when Zaroff returns. That wasn't a trick though, it was just creepy
What is a summary of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
The celebrated hunter Sanger Rainsford, while aboard a yacht cruising in the Caribbean, falls into the sea. While swimming desperately for shore, he hears the anguished cries of an animal being hunted; it is an animal he does not recognize. Rainsford makes it to land and after sleeping on the beach, he begins to look for people on the island. He finds evidence of the hunt he overheard and wonders, upon finding empty cartridges, why anyone would use a small gun to hunt what was, according to the evidence, obviously a large animal. Rainsford then follows the hunter's footprints to the solitary house on the island. The mansion looms above him like something out of a Gothic novel and inside is a similarly Gothic character as well: Ivan, a gigantic, mute man. Ivan is about to shoot Rainsford when the entry of another man stops him. The second man, General Zaroff, is far more civilized looking than Ivan and has exquisite manners. He apologizes for Ivan and gives Rainsford clean clothes and dinner. While the men are eating, Zaroff reveals his passion for the hunt. He tells Rainsford he hunts "big game" on the island --- game he has imported. Hunting had ceased to be a challenge to Zaroff, so he decided to hunt a new animal, one that could reason. Rainsford realizes with horror that Zaroff actually hunts humans and wonders what happens if a man refuses to be hunted. He finds there is no refusing Zaroff, for either a man goes on the hunt or he is turned over to the brutish Ivan. Zaroff never loses. Although Rainsford passes the night in comfortable quarters, he has trouble sleeping. As he finally dozes off, he hears a pistol shot in the jungle. The next day Rainsford demands to leave the island. Zaroff protests that they have not gone hunting yet, then informs Rainsford that he, in fact, is to be hunted. Zaroff tells him that if he survives three days in the jungle, he will be returned to the mainland, but he must tell no one of Zaroff s hunt. With no real choice, Rainsford accepts his supplies from Ivan and leaves the chateau. He has a three-hour head start and is determined to outsmart Zaroff. He doubles back on his trail numerous times until he feels that even Zaroff cannot follow his path. Then he hides in a tree for rest. Zaroff, however, comes right to him but chooses not to look up in the tree and find him. Rainsford realizes Zaroff is playing a game of cat and mouse with him. After Zaroff has walked off, Rainsford steels his nerve and moves on. Rainsford decides to set a trap for Zaroff. If Zaroff trips it, a dead tree will fall on him. Soon Zaroff's foot sets off the trap, but he leaps back and only his shoulder is injured. He congratulates Rainsford and tells him he is returning to the chateau to get his wound looked at but will be back. Rainsford flees through the forest. He comes to a patch of quicksand known as Death Swamp where he builds another trap. He fashions a pit with sharp stakes inside and a mat of forest weeds and branches to cover the opening. One of Zaroff s dogs springs the trap, however, and ruins Rainsford's plan. At daybreak, Rainsford hears a fear-inspiring sound: the baying of Zaroff s hounds. He makes another attempt to save his life. He attaches a knife to a flexible sapling, hoping it will harm Zaroff as he follows the trail. But this too fails; it only kills Ivan. In a fit of desperation, Rainsford looks to his only escape --- jumping off the cliff into the sea which waits far below. He takes this chance. That night General Zaroff is back in his mansion. He is annoyed with the thought of having to replace Ivan and he is slightly irked because one of his prey has escaped. He goes up to bed and switches on the light. A man is hiding behind the curtains. It is Rainsford. Zaroff congratulates him on winning the game, but Rainsford informs him that they are still playing. That night, Rainsford sleeps with immense enjoyment in Zaroff s comfortable bed.
How does the phrase happy consummation (which is another way to say a happy conclusion) help contribute to a tone of satisfaction in this excerpt?
It makes the actions seem good and supported by all.
What is the theme in the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell?
The theme to the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game", is one that entails the hunter becoming the hunted. At first, the main charcter, Rainsford, is seen as a ferocious hunter, on his way for another hunting session. But, when he realized, Zaroff's hunting game, he begins to become the one being hunted. He suddenly realizes the pain and the feeling of what he took pride in for years, when for once, he is the "dangerous game". He also figures out how to keep from being hunted and makes it out alive.
What is the Italian word for goodbye?
Addio, Arrivederci and Ciao are Italian equivalents of the English word "Goodbye!" Context makes clear whether "Goodbye" implies possibly not seeing one another again since it is up "to God" (case 1), means "Until we see each other again!" (example 2) or "Bye!" (instance 3). The respective pronunciations will be "ad-DEE-o," ""ar-REE-vey-DER-tchee" and "tchow" in Italian.
What is the greatest common divisor of 150?
This question makes no sense ! The word 'common' implies you're comparing two or more numbers !
What is the best evidence that zaroff is aware of his own viciousness and cruelty?
he makes fun of rainsford for being afraid
How does rainsford return to Zaroff's at the of the story?
he does all of the above on the way back
What is another way of saying LCM(47)?
It is a bit pointless since it makes no sense to talk about the least common multiple of just one number. The word "COMMON" in LCM implies a multiple that is common to two (or more numbers.
How does rainsford escape from zaroff?
sets up a few traps to hinder his capture. There is the "Maylay man catcher", "the Burmese tiger pit" ( I love these names!), and some other tree spring thing. Rainsford tries to scatter his tracks, hides in a tree and he also jumps into the ocean. He is a good swimmer (he is more or less perfect) and swims back to the castle. Zaroff's dogs don't pick up the scent because Rainsford is in the water. I think Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom closet or something when Zaroff returns. That wasn't a trick though, it was just creepy
What does it mean to give a lurpy hug?
Lurpy generally implies that someone is awkward and makes unwanted or uncomfortable advances.
How does being logical relate to research?
Being logical in research involves making sound decisions based on evidence and avoiding emotional biases. Logical thinking enables researchers to critically analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and identify any flaws or gaps in their study. It also helps in formulating clear research questions, designing robust methodologies, and interpreting findings accurately.
What is the connotation of autocratic?
Autocratic has a negative connotation. It implies someone who makes decisions without considering the input of others.
Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt in The Most Dangerous Game?
Rainsford spends his first night of the hunt up in a tree. He makes sure to leave no clues for General Zaroff to find.
What do protists lack what probably makes them so diverse?
a common ancestorA common ancestor is what protest lack. This is what makes them so diverse.
Should it be I have no idea or I have know idea?
I am sorry but this is a little obvious: it's, "I have no idea." 'no' implies lack of, ie. "I am lacking an idea, I do not have an idea." 'know' implies the understanding of the truth, ie. "I am aware idea." The latter makes no sense.
What makes you an associate and what makes you an assistant?
"Associate" is modern business speak for a plain old garden variety "employee". "Assistant" can be the same thing but usually implies a bit higher up on the ladder.
