The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

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One of the greatest qualities of humanity is the ability to respond to the circumstances and surroundings one might find themselves in at any given time. Authors convey this quality into literature constantly with their novels and articles. “The Most Dangerous Game” is a realistic fiction short story written by Richard Connell. “The Most Dangerous Game” is a stunning short story on the human condition, the dangers of blood-thirsty hunters, and defining the true meaning of a civilized person. Connell’s wrote his novel during the time period wealthy individuals enjoyed hunting animals. TV shows, magazine articles, and even movies are based off Connell’s story. Another example of a novel that responds to the environment is James Hurst’s realistic fiction short story, “The Scarlet Ibis”. “The Scarlet Ibis” is a tragic, realistic fiction that describes the hazards of pride, the terrors of being disparate from others, and the qualities of true brotherly love. “The Scarlet Ibis” was written in the 1960’s when handicapped people were treated differently than normal people. An additional volume worth analyzing is Guy de Maupassant’s realistic fiction, “The Necklace”. “The Necklace” is a narrative about a covetous woman who dreams for impervious goals, and realizes that being prosperous is not always as elitist is as it is made out to be. In reality during periods of great danger or fear, humans occasionally experience a rush of adrenaline that allows them to accomplish otherwise impossible tasks such as mothers lifting cars off of their children. Therefore, the human condition has the ability to overpower common sense and control emotions when the situation at hand requires action.

In the “Most Dangerous Game”, Rainsford is constantly mak...

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...d and jealousy, and positive aspects, like hope and charity. Every person on this planet has instincts. Every situation that every person encounters will bring out the human condition. However, humans have a choice. They can either live by its rules, through greed and popularity, or ignore it and live through kindness, loving, and making decisions that do not always go with the majority. Instincts are a powerful force; but like all forces, human nature can be overcome.

Works Cited

Connell, Richard. “The Most Dangerous Game.” Elements of Literature. Ed. Dr. Kylene Beers.

Austin: Holt, 2007. 16-34. Print.

De Maupassant, Guy. “The Necklace.” Elements of Literature. Ed. Dr. Kylene Beers. Austin:

Holt, 2007. 199-206. Print.

Hurst, James. “The Scarlet Ibis.” Elements of Literature. Ed. Dr. Kylene Beers. Austin: Holt,

2007. 416-26. Print.

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