Three Conflicts On The Story 'The Most Dangerous Game'

“Rainsford said,Hunting? Good God, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.’” (Connell 70). Rainsford’s personality changes throughout this story, but, the trait of bravery stays true throughout the story. Through his personality trait of bravery Rainsford moves the “Most Dangerous Game” plot forward.

Richard Connell’s The Most Dangerous explains multiple theories, such as nature versus nurture, and survival of the fittest. This short story also seems to have an underlying theme of Social Darwinism (Of Two Classes). Throughout the entirety of the short story, Connell shows a character change of a main character, Rainsford, who is at a constant battle with General Zaroff, the antagonist. This character change shows the importance of the mindset of characters, and how it can be applied to everyday life.

Underestimation and cruel actions lead to many things. In “The Most Dangerous Game,” author Richard Connell reveals a conflict between the main characters, General Zaroff and Rainsford. Rainsford was to play the most dangerous game created by Zaroff, because the only way to survive, is to win it, otherwise death is the only other option. As demonstrated through the use of personification, symbolism, and repetition in the story, it conveys that one should understand to never underestimate another person and remember that there will always be a consequence for the wicked things that one has done.

However, there is another motif that recurs in the “Most Dangerous Game” that deals with the elements of fear since fear has been mentioned throughout the entire story to describe what Rainsford feels. This “fear” motif can be used to describe how we, as humans, are afraid of something that might happen in the future or how we are frightened about things that may chase after us and endanger us. For instance, in the story, it describe the fear in Rainsford by stating, “The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror.” This quote shows how Rainsford was afraid of General Zaroff chasing after him or scared of being hunted by him, which is similar to how we are afraid of being chased by our

But when utilized correctly, it can help someone extremely. "The Most Dangerous Game" tends to swap out between man vs man and man vs nature. This leads to some virulent scenes when Rainsford runs into an enemy even more poisonous than Zaroff, mother nature. When man vs nature is used in such a way, the conflict can steer the story so drastically in no less than a page and if given thought, one would find this usage of the conflict ridiculous. The story uses the conflict four major times, either drastically helping or nearly killing Rainsford. A clear example of Rainsford having a near death experience is when he accidentally steps into quicksand and as the author describes, “He tried to wrench it back, but the muck sucked viciously at his foot as if it were a giant leech”(12). Even when Rainsford is trying his very best to escape Zaroff, he nearly falls into death’s grip. But Rainsford eventually utilized the double sided sword to cripple

A conflict of man vs man happens in the story between the main character and the villain. When Zaroff says ‘’ you'll find this game worth playing, said the general enthusiastically. Your brain against mine. You're woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stigma against mine. Outdoor chess! And the stake is without value, eh?” ( pg 10) . The

As said in the movie Surviving the Game. These are rules Rainsford has to follow or he will die. Richard Correll wrote “ The Most Dangerous Games” which is about a man who loves to hunt humans not animals. Rainsford is on an island and he does not know what to do and then goes to General Zaroff. The general loves to hunt people it is like a sport to him and ask Rainsford if he wanted to join him and he said no. Rainsford has to win a battle if he does not win Zaroff will kill him or if he does win he can go back home said general Zaroff he said I will find you a way home. Richard Correll uses mood/ tone in his story “ The Most Dangerous Games” to convey the theme of competition enhances a person’s character.

People in society change based on their experiences. In many stories authors use dynamic characters. In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game", Connel uses Rainsford as a protagonist and charismatic character. The short story "The Most Dangerous Game" is about General Zarrof and Rainsford on an Island competing against each other for survival. For example, in the beginning of the short story, Rainsford had said to his colleague on the yacht in the ocean, going to a world wide hunter competition, passing an Island many sailors had feared " You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher, who cares how a jaguar feels?" (Connel 60). Rainsford's character in the beginning was careless, thoughtless and ignorant about how he had viewed not only jaguars but many other animals in general.

In the story The Most Dangerous Game Rainsford’s is going to the Amazon, but ends up falling off a boat near the caribbean. From there he swims the the nearest island. After he reaches the island, he meets General Zaroff. General Zaroff is a hunter. However he enjoys a different type of hunting, he enjoys hunting humans. In the end I think that Richard Connell used foreshadowing very effectively.

After a care reading of “The most dangerous game”,by Richard Connell, it is clear that the theme for this story is determination is needed when facing a difficult task ; this is achieved by the authors use of conflict. Authors use the element of conflict in order to describe the main problem in the story and get the reader hooked. Throughout the text, the element of conflict is present, yet it is most clear when the general gives Rainsford the choice to be haunted by him and if he wins he gets to leave but if he loses he dies or if he does not play then Ivan will kill him. One instance of conflict is seen when the general states (the choice is yours #35).What is happening right now is that the general is giving him a chance to survive or to die

This short story begins with two big game hunters on their way to Rio. Even the beginning they questioned the morals of hunting for trophy. A short time after this our main charcuterie hears gunshots and suddenly the yacht is filled with water. He manages however to swim to shore and finds an island. There he meets General Zaroff and Ivan. He and Zerrof begin to talk and the general alludes at hunting humans and our main character is completely taken aback at this. After some more talking our lead refuses to go hunting and heads for his room. He convinces him to be his prey in the next day. He gives him a trail to follow and lays a trap for him and eventually he makes it back by swimming to in the game.

I woke up on a sunny, warm winter morning to my alarm clock telling me to get up for my team shoot around and meal for basketball. It was weird having to set an alarm for a Saturday morning. It was time to get pumped up for game day! Today was the regional final game. The game everyone is dying to win, so they can make memories down at the state tournament the next week. All of which was the plan for my team, except we had some setbacks that would make it a difficult game to win.

“One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard Rainsford.”

As the martini slid down his throat he noticed an acidic aftertaste. He cleared his throat. the aftertaste spread down to his lungs, he spluttered, coughing and choking, his skin a sickly white, green, and purple, veins visible. He stumbled to the sink behind the counter, spitting and drinking water to try and get the poisonous liquid out of his system. His eyes bloodshot, he gasps for air. His stomach turns in pain, poison burning like fire through his body. His legs give way and he collapses, writhing on the floor. His mouth starts to froth as he grabs his throat, he goes limp and blood trickles from his nose.

    An anxious night slithered slowly by like a disabled snake and sleep did not drop by Rainsford, even though the silence of the dead world was on the jungle. Approaching morning when a dirty gray was gliding the sky, the cry of some scared bird attracted Rainsford concentration in that area. Something was approaching through the bush coming carefully and slowly. He leveled himself down on the limb and, over a pile of leaves, he observed…….That whatever was nearing was a man.