Conflict In The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

Man vs Man takes place in many different places. The majority, if not all of them are between Rainsford and General Zaroff who have very different views on hunting. Even though they are two of the most accomplished hunters in the world Zaroff thinks that murdering is hunting and Rainsford does not. Zaroff then forces Rainsford to put his life on the line and get away from Zaroff so he can save himself. Rainsford eventually comes out on top and confronts General Zaroff as he says ‘“I am still a beast at bay. . . . get ready General Zaroff’”(14). Man vs Man is the most important conflict in the story and is also the main conflict. Without this conflict the other conflicts, Man vs Himself and Man vs Nature would not be possible since they all happen because of Rainsford’s conflict with General Zaroff. There are many examples of the Man vs Man conflict throughout the story.

In Richard Connell's short story, "The Most Dangerous Game';, the use of literary devices, found blended with other literary devices, gives the story an inner meaning. The blending of literary devices effectively expresses the intentions of Connell to present contrast between the antagonist and protagonist points of view. As a result, the reader can gain insight on the good and evil sides of the story to enhance the purpose of his interpretation. "The Most Dangerous Game'; by Richard Connell presents literary devices such as foreshadowing, setting, and irony which reveal the underlying meaning of the story.

There are different types of conflict, the conflict such as Man .vs. Nature, Man.vs. Man, and Person .vs. Self these types of conflicts show the struggle people have to go succeed a goal, dream or just to survive. In the poem “Ode to a Mouse” by Robert Burns and the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, both authors use the literary element, Conflict to show the struggles of the characters.

In “The Most Dangerous Game”, author Richard Connell uses a variety of literary device to depict the theme. He uses the main character, Rainsford, to be the character which unfolds the theme as he goes through the experience of being treated like a wild animal and becoming the prey of another human for sport. Connell uses three literary devices frequently including foreshadowing, irony and symbolism in order to support the main theme, put yourself in the shoes of the animals you hunt.

n the story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, it is very hard to miss the odd behaviors of General zaroffboth before and after revealing his hunt for men. After revealing his intentions, zaroff acts as if his game is a normal part of his life and does not acknowledge his hunt as anything abnormal. However, these aspects of Zaroff's character does not necessarily mean he is guilty of his acts. General Zaroffis not guilty of murder because of his presumed insanity throughout the story and his lack of the perception of right and wrong,as well as a lack of empathy. In the story, Zaroff's personality is observed as a little more than strange, especially considering how open he is with Rainsford about his game. I am strong. Why should I

Karen Zipor English 9H – Block 2 Rough Draft 10-2-14 People have hunted, fought, and gone into war since prehistoric times. Ever since then, people have questioned how could so many individuals have the moral to kill numerous innocent lives. In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” Richard Connell uses character development, conflicts, and the climax to show the theme that each person has a different value of humanity. One way Connell presented the theme was through character development. At the beginning of the story, Rainsford did not care for the animals he hunted.

First, the action Rainsford preforms communicates that he is an excellent hunter. Even though he is tired and hurt he keeps going on. After trying to confuse Zaroff,”Night found him leg-weary with his hands and face lashed by the branches and thickly wooded ridge.”(230). Here we get the idea he could not keep going but he did so to survive. Another example of this eventually he had to

Towards the conclusion of Zaroff’s perilous game, Connell writes, “ ‘Rainsford!’ screamed the general. ‘How in God’s name did you get here?’ ” (27). Through making the general bellow Rainsford’s name when spotting him, Connell explicitly depicts General Zaroff’s immense shock to see him, for he thinks of himself as holding the title of the best hunter and possessing the most power, epitomizing his imperious personality. Also, Connell, by making the general put God’s name in vain, a serious form of misconduct, when questioning Rainsford on as to how he survived from the lethal fall from the cliff, further demonstrates his outrage and surprise. Rainsford may now hinder Zaroff’s lead in the game and the general’s clear reaction of ire, additionally portrays his arrogance and desire for dominance. Moreover, the fact that the writer encapsulates an insolent tone when making General Zaroff articulate the word “you” to Rainsford, further denotes his feeling of superiority to others. Connell having General Zaroff possess this peremptory attitude, reassures the reader of his overall villainous persona, for General Zaroff’s obligation for jurisdiction can prove fatal and eventually evoke conflict throughout the

In the short story (Most Dangerous Game), Richard Connell states internal and external conflicts throughout the story. The main character rainsford goes through both external and internal conflicts in order to survive. When the story begins in depicts rainsford and the rest of the people on his boat having a conversation. After they have their conversation everyone goes to sleep except for rainsford. When rainsford is still awake he spots something that is suspicious to him in the water. When he tries to spot what it is he leans over the rail and falls into the water. When he is in the water he panics for a bit trying to get his boat to stop but he can’t so he swims to a nearby island in order to try and survive. When he gets to the island he searches around for something to help him survive.

The story “The Most Dangerous Game” is a short story by Richard Connell. In the story the protagonist is being hunted by the antagonist. The protagonist is a hunter named Rainsford who is trapped on an island and is being hunted by a hunter named Zaroff. Of all the characters examined, Rainsford was the most effective protagonist due to his characterization. Throughout the story Rainsford is characterized as humane, and caring of the lives of humans. When he realized who the “intelligent creatures” Zaroff hunted were, he is instantly disgusted and frightened by the thought. This characteristic gave Rainsford the quality of being a “good” human who values life. This benefited how he responded to the struggle of hunting men he faced possibly

Life is like a trail. Sometime trails lead people in the wrong directions. Most have conflicts along the way before getting to the desired destination. In Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, the three types of conflict, man versus man, man versus nature, and man versus self are demonstrated.

There are many conflicts that exemplify man versus man but the most captivating conflict in the film is man versus himself and in

himself and vs. nature). "You'll find this game worth playing," the general said enthusiastically." Your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess! And the stake is not without value, eh?"(30) This passage basically tells you the whole conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff: two equally matched foes with similar backgrounds against each other in the woods. Except if Rainsford wins, he just leaves the island, but if Zaroff wins he kills Rainsford. Rainsford sets 3 traps that work, to a point, every time. The conflict is heightened by these elaborate traps. Their close conflict is not only shown by the master traps set and how they affect Zaroff but also how Zaroff pushes through the

Rainsford is a scholar who hunts for a living and becomes a castaway on an island. On the island, he meets a make-believe General called Zaroff. Zaroff likes to hunt the one animal that can reason: humans. Rainsford first indulges in a conversation with Zaroff when he is invited by Zaroff to his luxurious dwelling, a castle. Rainsford is shocked when Zaroff tells him that he will be another one of Zaroff’s quarries for Zaroff to hunt. Rainsford replies with “I can’t believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke.” (Richard Connell 25). Then General Zaroff describes the rules of the game to the disgusted Rainsford; he even gives him a tip on avoiding the swamp. Rainsford first refuses to play in the game but then takes a bigger role in the game than he initially intended.

Man versus Man is displayed throughout the book on multiple occasions. When Rainsford first finds Zaroff’s castle on the bleak, isolated island, he is greeted by Zaroff’s somewhat of a bodyguard who points a gun directly at Rainsford. The author writes, “In his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver and he was pointing it straight at Rainsford’s heart” (3). Rainsford being a well known hunter gives General