Comparing Zaroff And Rainsford In 'The Most Dangerous Game'

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“I wanted the ideal animal to hunt," explained the general. In The Most Dangerous Game the antagonist, Zaroff, decides to hunt a new animal, since he is bored of his typical hunting. This was due to him believing that he is far too good to continue hunting these animals since they had no reason. So, he decides to hunt one with reason, humans. With having him hunt humans instead of “actual animals” this causes a great conflict between him and the Protagonist, Rainsford. Rainsford believes in having equal power for all and that killing people is one of the most inhumane acts on can condone. These characteristics that each character has, has a much deep meaning behind them. With Rainsford characteristics symbolizes democracy. But on the other …show more content…

Rainsford’s views show that he symbolizes democracy because he believes that everyone is equal and should be treated the same. For example, in the story, in The Most Dangerous Game, it states, "Thank you, I'm a hunter, not a murderer." This quote is showing how Rainsford and Zaroff have extremely different values and morals in life. To add, this is further showing how he believes everyone should be treated equally and with the same respect compared to Zaroff’s beliefs of only the powerful and upper class have means. Also, he believes rich people are better and that due to them being this rich they should have the most power and control in society. Then, the poor people have no meaning and are worthless, so that they should then have no power in society. For instance, in the article, Connell's THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, it states, “Having fought on the monarchist side during the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, Zaroff is a displaced member of the old Russian aristocracy who has adamantly refused to accept the changing world around him.” This quote is showing how Zaroff has completely different views and beliefs about power and control and is very adamant to changing his …show more content…

The story is resolved by Rainsford beating Zaroff at his own game.Before the final battle at the end of the story, Zaroff believed that he had beat Rainsford way before. In the battle they are fighting on top of a cliff, when suddenly Rainsford heard the dogs. He hesitated for a moment, then quickly jumped into the ocean. Soon after he had jumped, Zaroff waited a moment and then thought he had won. So he then just sat down whistling while drinking as well as lighting a cigarette. He had made it seem as if nothing really had just happened and that he was bored in a way. Later on, Zaroff continued on with his usual nights, with an extravagant dinner and went up to bed. Once he had walked into his bedroom he noticed someone was in there with him. He shrieked soon after relaxing it was Rainsford, and that he did not die. Rainsford then explained what happened and how he survived. Zaroff immediately congratulated Rainsford on his victory. In the story, in The Most Dangerous Game, it states, “Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." This further shows how Rainsford pointed out how he he can’t win until Zaroff is dead. They decide to then fight till death to see who truly wins. That then leads to Rainsford killing Zaroff, leaving him the

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