The Characteristics Of Civilization In 'The Most Dangerous Game'

The readers would think that he is civilized when he says, "We try to be civilized here." (226) However, the purpose of Zaroff<Spelling errors> saying this was to try to make readers think that Zaroff<Spelling errors> is civilized. Zaroff<Spelling errors> wanted the readers to believe that he took good care of his guests, but in actuality, he did not. Zaroff<Spelling errors> says, "Life is for the strong, and if need be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure." (225) On the other hand, readers may believe that Sanger<Spelling errors> Rainsford is civilized. This may be argued to the point that Rainsford is a hunter who kills animals in the uncivilized wilderness, but Rainsford states, "Thank you, I am a hunter, not a murderer," (225)The<Spelling errors> quote proves that Rainsford has good morals, and he is polite because he thinks of other people, proving that Rainsford is

Rainsford values human life, because when the general told Rainford that he hunts humans. Rainsford told the General that what he is doing is not hunting, what he spoke of was murder. He also is very caring. He said that he will not make him into a condone cold blooded murderer. Rainsford is also described as a mouse in the hunting game, “He didn't even have to wait long,the cat was coming to play with the mouse.

Rainsford came to a cliff and he was trapped by Zaroff and his hounds. Rainsford had no choice, he didn't want to surrender because he know he would get killed. There was only one choice left and it was to jump off the cliff into the water. He waited to Zaroff got close and the he jumped into the roaring waters. General Zaroff was surprised when he did that, but he knew that he wasn't going to come back because he would be to scared to. Rainsford hit the water hard and Zaroff peaked his head over to watch for Rainsford but he didn't come up, so he waited for about 10 minutes and he didn't come up so he knew he was dead, so he left and headed back to his house. Underneath the water there was a cave and in that cave was where Rainsford was hiding.in

When Rainsford and General Zaroff were conversing about Zaroff’s new game to hunt, Rainsford strongly disagreed but still kept his manners. This is proven on page 11 by a response from Rainsford to Zaroff “Thank you, I'm a hunter, not a murderer." Rainsford was also polite toward the end of the story by, not just killing Zaroff in his sleep without giving Zaroff a chance to defend himself. This was settled by a knife duel that ended up with Rainsford winning anyway. Zaroff on the other hand was not polite by calling Ivan his deaf and dumb servant’s race and him a savage. This is proved by this statement on page 6 “Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow,” remarked the general,” but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage." This statement shows that Zaroff is very

When Rainsford found Zaroff hunting humans, he reacted like this, “‘Did not condone cold-blooded murder,’ finished Rainsford stiffly” (Connell 221). Obviously, Rainsford does not like the idea of killing humans. However, he has to try and break free from Zaroff. Later in the book, it states, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided” (Connell 232). Rainsford had killed Zaroff, which had gone against his ideas of killing people.

Evidence from the story shows that Zaroff considers himself civilized, Rainsford considers Zaroff civilized, and Rainsford considers himself civilized.

In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, by Richard Connell, Rainsford is characterized as considerate, skilled, and smart. One example of Rainsford being considerate is when he says “what you speak of is murder. ”(49)This tells us that he knows murder is not right and looks at it as if he were in the victim’s shoes. One example of Rainsford being skilled was when “General Zaroff could not trace him. ”(Page

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

The protagonist in the story, Rainsford is a hypocrite. First of all, in the beginning Rainsford says to his colleague that there are “two people in the world, the hunters, and the huntees, and luckily for us, we are the hunters.” He believes that he has authority over the animals and he may kill them for game as he pleases. However, when he arrives on Ship Trap Island and meets General Zaroff, his perspective changes. General Zaroff reveals that he hunts humans in “the most dangerous game” and Rainsford believes that it’s brutal and savage as he believes that all humans are equal. However, he still feels no guilt killing animals, as he believes that he is superior to them. Secondly, he believes that humans are very different from

Throughout the story, Rainsford proves he is caring. For instance, after Zaroff proves to Rainsford that he hunts humans for pleasure, Rainsford remarks, ”Hunting? Great guns? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder” (Connell, 4)! This is showing that Rainsford values human life.

Rainsford thought what Zarroff did was murder, not hunt. “Hunting? Good God, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.” (Connell 34). Rainsford was repealed by the fact that general kills humans for fun. Rainsford was shocked that Rainsford kills humans. Rainsford was stating that he was not a murderer he was a hunter. “Thank you, I'm a hunter, not a murderer.” (Connell 34). He'd rather be himself (a hunter) instead of like him(a murderer). Rainsford was shown all the human heads taken by Zarroff. “I want to show you my collection of heads. Will you come to me to the library?” “I hope said rainsford, “that you will excuse me tonight, general zaroff. I’m really not feeling at all well” (Connell 29). Rainsford doesn't like his ways so he wouldn’t want to be like him. Rainsford does not want to be like general Zarroff because the human heads Zarroff had disgusted

As the story progresses into Rainsford’s dinner with the General, more is revealed about Rainsford’s beliefs; General Zaroff first reveals the prey he has been hunting on his island—humans. After Rainsford’s response, the General argues that a man with as much experience as Rainsford should find this challenge enticing, but Rainsford states that no experience should allow him to “condone cold-blooded murder” (115). Closer to the end of their conversations at dinner, General Zaroff says that they “try to be civilized” (127), just because they have electricity and treat the humans well before hunting them. Rainsford tells him that you can say you’re civilized as you “shoot down men” (128).

People are like onions; they have several layers and consist of a bitter core. In consideration of this reality of human nature and reality of a man-made society, “The Most Dangerous Game”, written by Richard Connell, reveals these dangers. It unveils the truth about blood lusting hunters and defines the meaning of civilization. In the story, just like in the real world, so-called rules and laws are made to suppress and dignify human savageness. Here, Sanger Rainsford and General Zaroff are two essential characters—capable of virtuous actions, yet prone to decisions that reflect immoral tendencies, and so; a message is conveyed: without the practice of morals and consequences, corruption of man is inevitable.

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.

Rainford considers himself civilized. Rainford sees the world as two different sides, one side is hunters and the other one is the huntees. “The world is made up of two classes the hunters and the huntees. Lucky you and I are hunters.” (pg 40)