Comparison Of The Hunter And Rainsford's Extreme Realism

People are blessed with the ability and sense to perceive things from another’s eyes, or in other words, from another’s point of view. The tragic part is we often don’t take the opportunity to use this gift. Many times we don’t take into consideration how others may feel until we are put into a similar situation. Rainsford's views on hunting are revealed in the early conversations with Whitney. "The best sport in the world," agreed Rainsford. "For the hunter," amended Whitney. "Not for the jaguar." "Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You're a big game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?" "Perhaps the jaguar does," observed Whitney. “Bah! They have no understanding" "Even so, I rather think they understand one thing—fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death." Therefore, Rainsford hunts only for the sport and has no sympathy for the hunted.

When Rainsford is put into the game, he thinks of a plan to throw off General Zaroff and says to himself, “‘I'll give him a trail to follow,’ muttered Rainsford, and he struck off from the rude path he had been following into the trackless wilderness. He executed a series of intricate loops” (Connell 34-35). Then Zaroff talks about his life, the war, and brags while saying, “‘I have hunted every kind of game in every land. It would be impossible for me to tell you how many animals I have killed’” (Connell 29). Not only are Rainsford and General Zaroff both hunters, but also they are very good and smart hunters. Rainsford says this during the hunt and it describes him making an intricate trail for Zaroff. He is using all of his skills and being very smart to try to lead Zaroff in the wrong direction. Likewise, General Zaroff says that he has hunted every type of animal. This shows that he is a good hunter and he has hunted so many he couldn’t even tell him how many he’s killed. This displays their similarities as hunters and people because they are very smart. In the very first scene, Rainsford and Whitney discuss hunting in the Amazon and they begin to say, “‘The best sport in the world,’ agreed Rainsford. / ‘For the hunter,’ amended Whitney. ‘Not for the jaguar.’ / ‘Don't talk rot, Whitney,’ said Rainsford. ‘You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?’ / ‘Perhaps the jaguar does,’ observed Whitney. / ‘Bah! They've no understanding’” (Connell 22). Later, Zaroff tries to persuade Rainsford into hunting humans because he thinks, “‘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’” (Connell 30). Another similarity the two hunters have is that they don’t care how others feel. Rainsford doesn’t care

This quote shows that Rainsford is insane because during this part, he is saying that he wants to hunt something that can reason with him, and only one animal can do that. That animal is a human. During the story, General Zaroff is also competitive. He shows that he is competitive when he fights to win the game over the humans. He always believes he will win. “If my quarry eludes me for three whole days, he wins the game. If I find him”... “he loses.” (Connell

General Zaroff is similar to Rainsford because they are both Dangerous, and Zaroff shows this in the story because he has hunted a lot. This is seen in the story when it says, “God makes some men poets, Some he makes king, some beggars, Me he made a hunter.” (Page 48). He was born with a gift for hunting. However, Zaroff is different from Rainsford because he is militaristic, which he shows through his past and his looks. An example of this is seen in the story, which states “I went into the military… and for a time commanded a division of Cossack cavalry” (Page 44). He was able to lead a division of the military. Zaroff is also different since he can be described as self-justified, because he is okay with hunting people. In the text, this is shown when it says, “Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.” (Page 49). He feels that is someone can’t beat them they don’t need to be living. Zaroff and Rainsford may both be dangerous, but the fact that Zaroff is self-Justified and Militaristic make him a completely different kind of

The theme of the hunters and the hunted is conveyed throughout this short story. At the beginning of this story, Rainsford says to his friend Whitney, “The world is made up of two classes-the hunters and the hunted” (Connell 40). This quotation sets a path for the rest of the story, as almost everything from the short story reflects upon this idea. From Rainsford’s point of view, his life only revolves around hunting. He

General Zaroff is similar to Rainsford because they are both intelligent, and Zaroff shows this in the story because of his up-bringing and past experiences. This is seen in the story when it says “I, luckily, have invested in American Securities, so I shall never have to open a Tea room in Monte Carlo, or drive a taxi in Paris.” (Connel 48) This proves Zaroff is intelligent because he foresaw the downfall of the Russian economy, and heavily invested in said American Securities. However, Zaroff is different than Rainsford because he is powerful, which he shows when he explains his quarry to Rainsford. An example of this is seen in the story, which states “To date, I have not lost” … “The most elementary sort of problem” (Connel 50.)This proves Zaroff is powerful, because he fears nothing during the hunt. If anything, he thinks it gets quite boring. Zaroff is also different since he can be described as serious, because of his history with the hunt. In the text, this shown when it says “Hunting was beginning to get boring! And hunting, remember had been my life. I have heard that in America, business men often go to pieces…” (Connel ?) This proves Zaroff is about the hunt because it has sparked a new, welcoming,

Rainsford, from the beginning, reveals his arrogance to the readers. “This hot weather is making you soft, Whitney. Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes - the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters.” (Connell 63). The context is that Rainsford is speaking with Whitney and he believes that the animals have a sense of understanding and fear, but Rainsford does not. Rainsford is impudent towards his friend by criticizing his beliefs. He is moreover conceited when he places himself in the higher class of society. The protagonist is being insensitive to Whitney and to the living, fearful animals, commencing the separation from morality, shown throughout this short story. The antagonist, General Zaroff, numerously illustrates his hubristic personality.

To begin, the main character Sanger Rainsford believes that animals don’t have emotions nor do they feel pain therefore hunters should not feel sympathy for the animals when there being hunted. “The world is made up of two classes-- the hunters and the huntees”(Connell 3). This scene foreshadows that Rainsford doesn’t feel sympathy for the animals when he’s hunting them because he believes that they don’t have emotions nor has pain. Connell uses foreshadowing to forecast how Rainsford states that animals don’t have emotions nor can they feel pain. When Rainsford being hunted by Zaroff he learns that the huntees have to use their surroundings

Nevertheless, their morals are oxymorons that take deviating approaches in regards to humanity. With this intention, “Must’ve been a fairly large animal… hunter had the nerve to tackle it with a light gun”(20). In like manner, “Not many men know how to make a Malay man-catcher”(32). Rainsford's knowledge of hunting proves that he had a passion for learning how to hunt, because when you choose to learn more about something you retain information easier. Likewise, “I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt”(22). In the same fashion, “My hand was made for the trigger … I have hunted every kind of game in the land”(24). Zaroff, in the same way, has his own love for the hunt but Zaroff focused more on his natural talents and his results in hunting. Be that as it may, Zaroff and Rainsford also have their differences; “ Hunting? Good god, General Zaroff what you speak of is murder” (25). Rainsford was repulsed by Zaroff’s morals in regards to humanity illustrating Rainsford's compassion and love towards humanity. On the contrary, “The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure… I hunt the scum of the earth”(25). Zaroff Believes that Rainsford’s compassion towards humanity is his weakness. Zaroff’s maverick originates from his moral viewpoints on humanity and that he is performing his civil duty when hunting. Consequently, the exploited differences in Rainsford’s and Zaroff's morals outweigh their mutual love for

Rainsford and General Zaroff are alike in many ways. In the text it said that General zaroff was talking to Rainsford about how god made him a hunter, and how his hands were made for the trigger. Whitney told rainsford that they were big game hunters. They also have unique skills when it come to hunting. For

Ryan Derry Mr. Jones English 9 13 October 2015 Who is General Zaroff? Imagine being hunted and attacked by a near perfect, possibly better, reflection of yourself. Rainsford fought through this against General Zaroff and his cossack partner in crime, Ivan. In the amazing short story,” The Most Dangerous Game,” by Richard Connell, General Zaroff displayed to the audience that he is an unruffled, yet deceptive man. He exposes that he is unruffled by staying completely calm, even in the face of danger.

The opening of the story introduced the reader to some important themes. One of the first things is the conversation between Rainsford and Whitney’s about the pleasure of hunting. Rainsford is a skeptic and believes that animals do not experience feelings or thoughts. He clearly establishes a hierarchy between man and beast. This relationship is revisited throughout the story.

Connell’s use of foreshadowing reinforces the theme of people adapting depending on the situation. On page 11 Connell makes it very clear that the character General Zaroff has a passion for hunting. General Zaroff says to Rainsford “I have but only one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt”. And in Rainsford’s perspective the story tells “About the hall were the mounted heads of many animals- lions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears.” This clearly shows that Zaroff has much experience with hunting. Rainsford notices that “There was one trait of the general’s that made Rainsford uncomfortable. Whenever he looked up from his plate, he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.” Connell is portraying General Zaroff like a predator and Rainsford is his prey. Connell’s foreshadowing leads the story into the “Hunting game” where Rainsford is getting hunted by General Zaroff.

In the beginning of the story, Connell introduces the reader to the idea that there are two types of people. In a conversation between Whitney and Rainsford, Rainsford states that “the world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees” (Connell). This philosophy remains throughout the story. In the beginning, the hunters refer to the human race while the huntees are game animals. This view comes from the fact that Rainsford is a prominent game hunter. Other than this ideology, the author does present the reader and alternative option

In “The Most Dangerous Game”, General Zaroff and Rainsford disagree whether or not hunting human is morality morally correct. General Zaroff, the one who believes that it’s acceptable, has a stronger argument compared to Rainsford. Zaroff tells Rainsford how one night he “asked [himself] why the hunt no longer fascinated [him]” (34). The justification was that “there is no greater bore than perfection” (34). An animal is absolutely no match for such a great hunter like himself. He came to the conclusion that the ideal quarry must have “courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to reason” (35); comma, not semi eliminating every creature except for human. To support his argument he also defines