The two characters General Zaroff and Singer Rainsford from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell are very similar and at the same time different. Starting with similarities, it is shown that they are both hunters of great acumen and ability. It is noted that Rainsford has published books about hunting snow leopards in Tibet, and similarly Zaroff states that his only passion in life is the hunt. Both characters also spent time in the military. While we don’t know much about Rainsford’s service it is mentioned that he had spent time in France, as Zaroff had once done the same when he commanded a Cossack cavalry. They share many more similarities than the three previously stated ones.Another similarity between the two characters is how they view the world. Rainsford believes the world can be divided into two classes, “the hunters and the huntees” and Zaroff believes the weak are meant to be ruled and killed by the strong. The final similarity is their outlook on hunting and killing. Earlier in the book Rainsford states that he doesn’t care how his quarry feels because they are below him. Zaroff states the same claiming that …show more content…
The largest difference between the two men is their degree of attachment to hunting. Zaroff sees it as the only thing worth pursuing and disregards things like morality to ensure that he gets the most out of his hobby. Another difference is their civility. At first glance it may seem that they are both equally cultured and polite however it is later revealed the Zaroff is very different to Rainsfords in this regard. He even goes as far to call himself and other humans inherently savage and fails to see the difference between animals and humans. As you can see they are both different from each other and similar, the most important difference between the two is how Zaroff fails to recognize the difference between man and animal where Rainsford does, and uses the difference to justify
Rainsford was justified in killing General Zaroff. During the time Rainsford is in Zaroff’s house they have a conversation about hunting. Zaroff tells Rainsford about him hunting humans. Rainsford says, “I can’t believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke...........
In this story there are two men named Rainsford and Zaroff. Zaroff and Rainsford are similar and different in many ways. Although General Zaroff and Rainsford may seem to be same yet on the other hand they are different from each other in certain ways. Zaroff and Rainsford are same in many ways
but no animal can reason”(Connell 6).This states that no animal is able to fit all of the 3 characteristics. This adds along to the claim that he was not justified in killing General Zaroff because an animal didn't fit the requirements so instead Rainsford was looking for something that does reason. But as a general rule most people who want something bad enough they will work until they
I think what pushed Rainsford into killing Zaroff was that he felt as though he had no choice to to kill him or be killed. When the author states “Rainsford did not smile. “I am still a beast at bay,” he said, in a low, hoarse voice.” in page 42, I think that sentence kind of summarize exactly that. I don’t think what Rainsford did would be considered murder to a certain extent.
Rainsford did not like Zaroff, the war general, one bit as a human being.(appositive) Rainsford thought what Zaroff was doing is cold-blooded murder. Rainsford is not wrong the general really is killing humans for the enjoyment. Rainsford explains that he is a hunter and does not use his skills to hunt down people and kill them. Rainsford doesn’t understand why any human would do such a thing. Zaroff finds fun in chasing people in the wild.(gerund).
Zaroff assumes Rainsford would have similar feelings toward the situation since he
Both Rainsford and Zaroff share common passions, skills and ideology. Initially, there is admiration between both characters, but their similarities become the cause of the conflict. Rainsford murders Zaroff and has put an end to the murderous human
The story “Just my Rotten Luck” by James Patterson is an empowering story showcasing the troubles of middle school. In this story the two character Rafe and Miller are the protagonist and antagonist. Naturally these characters will be very different, but looking deeper into the story we can find hidden similarities. One similarity they have is their enjoyment for football but but of them developed this in different ways. When football season comes around Miller's team needs someone fast to win the game, so they need Rafe.
Here in the story General Zaroff is injured by a trap that Rainsfords set. “But he was not quick enough, the dead tree crashed down and struck the general.(232) This quote shows Irony when in the start of the hunt General Zaroff thought that this was going to be an easy kill and he could continue on. Throughout the story Zaroff and Rainsford both exert arrogance.
Also, General Zaroff is an extreme hunter and doesn’t find pleasure in hunting regular animals. Zaroff says the most dangerous game is humans because they have the ability to reason. Rainsford is going to be hunted and is given a certain amount of time to survive. Moreover, while Rainsford is being hunted Zaroff
However, it does not change for the better. In the middle of the story when he finds out Zaroff hunts fellow human beings, to Zaroff's surprise, Rainsford’s thought and reaction is utter shock and disbelief. “‘But you can’t mean-’ gasped Rainsford. ‘And why not?’”(10). Zaroff knowing Rainsford was a great hunter he hoped that Rainsford would accompany him on a hunt; however, Rainsford accuses him of being a cold-blooded killer.
This quote shows that Rainsford had pride once he proved Zaroff
And the answer was, of course, `it must have courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to reason… Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder. ’”(Connells 11). Referring to the quote, it exposes how Zaroff tells about the prey and Rainsford got surprised. He even tells Rainsford that he hunts different types of people.
Rainsford is justified in killing General Zaroff because Zaroff wanted to
When Zaroff mentions the fact of a sailor losing his head during the hunt, Rainsford wants to leave immediately but has no choice; he has to stay. Rainsford doesn’t feel like he can trust the General and doesn’t want to agree to take part in the hunting. Rainsford believes that Zaroff can’t be trusted, “Oh, you can trust me, said the Cossack. I will give you my word as a gentleman and a sportsman. Of course you, in turn, must agree to say nothing of your visit here.