Animal Cruelty In The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

How would you like it if your skin were used to create an article of clothing? Or if you were tested on in a lab experiment just to be killed off afterwards? That’s a challenge that a majority of animals have to face every day. It seems as if cruel deaths are the fate of most animals nowadays. Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” revolves around Sanger Rainsford, a hunter who later discovers the wrong in killing animals. “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell could be used to oppose animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is a major world issue that needs to come to an end. Every day an animal loses its life due to cruel deeds performed by wicked people. Approximately one billion animals are being murdered annually for selfish purposes. There are various forms of animal cruelty, but the most common form of animal cruelty tends to be apparel use. Many brands use genetically-modified animals to

In the opening of the story, Connell depicts the protagonist of the story, Sanger Rainsford, as a cold-blooded hunter who has no regard for animal life. Connell clearly states Rainsford’s disgust for animals: “’Who cares how a jaguar feels?’” Rainsford’s ‘killer’ demeanor remains until he reaches conflict with the adversary of the story, General Zaroff. Connell states Rainsford’s change of heart: “The baying of the hounds drew nearer…Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels.” Now getting the short end of the stick, Rainsford is finally able to empathize with animals that suffer unjustifiable deaths. Rainsford can now share the same point-of-view of hunted animals. Only after being hunted by General Zaroff is Rainsford aware of the wrong of killing animals. Rainsford’s newfound knowledge about animal cruelty is addressed to the readers as well. Connell’s intent is to relay a subliminal message to readers that animal cruelty of any sort is