“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…
hand, Zaroff symbolizes aristocracy. WIth having these such opposite views on life, this then leads to a huge rivalry that ends in death. This as a whole, illustrates how the two have very different opposing view, including morals and economic status. In the story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, Rainsford symbolizes democracy since he believes in equality whereas Zaroff symbolizes aristocracy because he believes that only the wealthy should have power, and since Rainsford defeated Zaroff at the end of the story, this illustrates how democracy overpowers aristocracy In the most dangerous game, the main conflict of the story is caused by the character relationships Zaroff and Rainsford have with others. The conflicts in the story is the difference of Zaroff and Rainsford beliefs. Zaroff throughout the story is a very confident and malicious character. He believes that money and a high status lifestyle should have the most power, ruling over those who are “weaker” On the other hand, Rainsford is humble and smart during the story. WIth having these certain traits, he believes that all are equal and should be treated the same way no matter their status or wealth. Throughout the story he treats his companions as equals and gives them the same respect. Whereas Zaroff treats his companions like they are servants more than friends and as if they are less of a person in comparison to him, This relates to their symbols because Rainsford treats all equally just like a democracy. Then, on the contrary, Zaroff is the leader who only treats those with wealth kindly then the poor people are treated as if they are powerless and are servants just like an aristocracy. For example, in the poem, Beasts of Ireland, it states, “Rings shall vanish from our noses, And the harness from our back, Bit and spur shall rust forever, Cruel whips no more shall crack.” This quote is showing how similar to Zaroff, the tyrant man in the poem treats the lower class poorly and as servants who should serve him. To add, the major conflicts in the story is the difference of Zaroff and Rainsford beliefs. This then leads to Zaroff's confidence gets him killed in the end of the story, showing that people of lower classes are not meaningless. Then is showing how democracy overpowers aristocracy as the better system of government. For instance, in the story, in The Most Dangerous Game, it states, "Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift?” This quote is showing how Zaroff and Rainsford views and morals are the complete opposite making it the biggest conflict throughout the story. This conflict then is resulted in Rainsford outwitting Zaroff which then shown how democracy overpowers aristocracy. The character beliefs shed good insight as to show Zaroff represents aristocracy and Rainsford symbolizes democracy.
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…
views. The characteristics and background of the two character shows what each of them represent. Rainsford’s characteristics and background show that he symbolizes democracy. This is due to the fact that he is an American hunter that has morals about life, this includes thoughts towards killing others. One characteristics that shows how Rainsford symbolizes democracy is that he was born and raised in America. This further proves this since he lived in a democratic lifestyle while growing up and he was taught to treat everyone equally no matter their status or amount of money. For example, in the story, in The Most Dangerous Game, when Rainsford asks Zaroff if he is serious or not when he tells him that he hunts humans,he then asks if it is a “grisly joke” not knowing if he was kidding or not. Zaroff is then confused and in shock from Rainsford reaction to hearing his ideal animal by then saying, “‘Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting.’ ‘Hunting? Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.’" This quote is showing how Rainsford’s opinions oppose Zaroff’s. This is since he feels what Zaroff is doing is not hunting, but rather murder. In addition, he believes that this is a cruel and inhumane act to condone. To add, Zaroff is from a wealthy background and is a Cossack, which means that he believes wealthy people belong on top who control all and then poor people should have no power or control in society. In the article, Connell's THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, it states, “LIving in isolated and sumptuous elegance on a private Caribbean island, enjoying the fruits of his inherited and thus unearned wealth, he is the very antithesis of Rainsford in almost every way.” This quote is showing how Zaroff is the complete opposite of Rainsford due to his lifestyle and unearned wealth. At the end of the most dangerous game the conflicts that were stated earlier were resolved.
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
winner. For example, in the story, in The Most Dangerous Game, it states, “He never slept in a better bed.” This is showing how Rainsford had won and out beat Zaroff, further illustrating democracy is a better class system in comparison to aristocracy.He does this by the author hinting to the audience that Rainsford had one the battle between the two by Rainsford killing him. To add, this truly proves this since Rainsford symbolizes democracy due to his characteristics and morals, and Zaroff representing aristocracy because of his own traits and beliefs. He does this by the author hinting to the audience that Rainsford had one the battle between the two by Rainsford killing him.
In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” Rainsford was justified in killing General Zaroff. Rainsford is a hunter. He was on a yacht that crashed and he was the only survivor. The island that he swam to was named “Ship Trap Island.” This where General Zaroff lived. He is also a hunter. He has hunted anything you can think of. Even… people. He has the survivors from the ship wrecks “play” his “game.” The survivors go out into the jungle and General Zaroff goes out and finds them. They have three days to survive. If they don’t get caught in those three days, they win. If they lose… they are killed. This happened to Rainsford. Rainsford, thankfully, won the “game.” He shot General Zaroff after his win.
In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, Rainsford was justified in killing General Zaroff. Rainsford is a hunter. He was on a yacht until he fell off the boat. He swam all the way to shore because Rainsford heard three gun shots. He walked upon a gigantic mansion. This house was for a man named General Zaroff. He was an hunter just like Rainsford in a hunt , but hunted humans instead of animals. General Zaroff wanted to kill Rainsford in a hunt with the General. Also, the General threaten Rainsford if he doesn’t hunt with him; he will be sent with Ivan.
“Rainsford’s second thought was even more terrible. It sent a shudder of cold horror through his whole being. Why had the general smiled? Why had he turned back?” This quote is important for us to know because it creates suspense overall in the story and helps to keep it interesting. It also helps to show more of the dynamic change that Rainsford is going through. “Then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror.” At the beginning of the story, Rainsford was overconfident and was not fearful of much.
In the short story “the most dangerous game”, Rainsford was justified in killing General Zaroff.
After falling off his ship and forced to swim to a mysterious island, Rainsford is faced with a challenge. General Zaroff traps him in a “game” that requires Rainsford to use his skills to survive. He is hunted for three days; where he was chased, tracked down, and shot at. General Zaroff led the hunt to try to kill Rainsford. General was equipped with more firepower and help from his henchman and dogs. But even with his much greater opponent, he was able to survive. Rainsford used his many skills to defeat and kill his enemy. He used quick wit to make traps that would slow Zaroff and kill his dogs and henchman. Then he used his intelligence to escape Zaroff by swimming away, but sneaking back into his own mansion.
Rainsford has invested loads of money into this, “game” he has created for himself. He has a dozens of of people locked up in cellar for future hunts, he even has a system to maroon ships on his
If animals were humans, then General Zaroff would almost be as bad as Adolf Hitler. General Zaroff, a character in Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game,” should be considered a negative character because of the way the author portrays him though indirect characterization, such as what he does, what he says, how other characters react to him, and what he looks like. Although there is plenty of indirect characterization, there is little to none direct characterization.
The characters show many traits that show who they really are, these two men have marked the line between what is right and wrong. Sanger Rainsford has been put in the place of prey, giving him a view of what it feels like to be hunted. Zaroff being overly proud went too far and crossed the lines of morality.
“In the world of so-called villains, what we need is not another hero. What we need is to stop the influx of people who dress themselves as menaces and proceed to harm others” (Tugaleva, para 1). In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, the antagonist, General Zaroff, paints a picture of villainy. The author, Richard Connell, illustrates the effects that a villain has on a story and how they affect other characters. Throughout the story, Connell uses the methods of characterization to reveal that villainy drives the plot through the development of his antagonist, General Zaroff, the cruel and narcissistic murderer.
The story The Most Dangerous Game says, “his pipe;striking a rope, was knocked from his mouth. He lunged for it...he realized he reached too far.” When he dropped his pipe he tried to grab for it but reached to far and ended up falling into the sea. The next conflict Rainsford faced was either to play the game with Zaroff or go with Ivan. While reading this story Zaroff says “you'll find this game worth playing.” Rainsford didn’t think he would have to play the game but Zaroff said he either has to play or go with Ivan and be killed. The last conflict Rainsford faced was hiding from Zaroff. The story said, “the job was finished and he threw himself down behind a log 100 feet away.” Rainsford has to be smart when he is hiding, so he built a trap for Zaroff to be stuck under. Finally, during the story Rainsford overcame many
Rainsford was forced to choose between life and death by Zaroff. Zaroff tells Rainsford that he hunts people as a type of wild game and takes them hunting first then gives them a few survival things and have to survive for three days in order to win.
General Zaroff used hunting tactics when they were eating “the last supper” at Zaroff’s house. Every time Rainsford looked up, he said, “he found him studying him, appraising him narrowly” (Connell 66). By this, the reader can tell that Zaroff is trying to notice Rainsford’s tendencies. Knowing these can make hunting him easier. Also at dinner, Zaroff explains to Rainsford that “God made him a hunter” and how his father believed that “his hand was made for the trigger” since he was ten (Connell 85). Zaroff sharing this with Rainsford is proof that this man is a talented hunter and has been for a long time. Rainsford is quite the hunter himself. So much so, that Zaroff knew who he was when he arrived. The General stated, “It is a very great pleasure and honor to welcome Mr. Sanger Rainsford, the celebrated hunter, to my home” (Connell 52). Also during the hunt when Rainsford set up the Burmese tiger pit and claiming one of Zaroff’s dogs, Zaroff tells him, “You’ve done well, Rainsford” (Connell 194). If his enemy believes that he is a great hunter, then he must be. Especially because Zaroff thinks so highly of himself. Going back to when Rainsford was
When Rainsford falls off of the boat, he has to try his best to stay afloat until he can find something to latch on to. He swims vigorously until he reaches Ship-Trap Island. "Jagged crags appeared to jut up into the opaqueness... dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs." It is midday and he is just searching for a place to rest when he runs into Ivan, the astonishingly large guard of the island. Zaroff, the owner of the island, joins in on their conversation about hunting. The conversation is interesting to say the least. Zaroff says, "You'll find this game worth playing…your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess! And the stake is not without value, eh?" Zaroff is trying to point out that he finds interest in hunting humans, and he wants to know if Rainsford will rise to the challenge. Rainsford is left with a choice to make; will he fight Zaroff, or will he decline and get killed by Ivan. The choice in this situation is pretty self- evident.
In the story The Most Dangerous Game a character named General Zaroff has a passion for hunting. He has been hunting since he was born. He has hunted every animal known to man, but, then he gets tried of hunting the same animal over and over. So he discovers a new animal human flesh. General Zaroff is person of bad character because he is cruel, cowardly, and untrustworthy.
Sanger Rainsford has to overcome many obstacles he faces to not become what he fears, the hunted. When he is sprinting away from General Zaroff he has to fight the urge to quit, and he has to fight the battle of “The Most Dangerous Game.” He is running from the hounds, Ivan, and General Zaroff, when he arrives at a safe place he thinks about how close he was to becoming what he fears. Nevertheless, Sanger Rainsford out wits everything he has experienced and wins “The Most Dangerous Game.”