Strategies Illustrated In Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game

Conflict between man and nature is exhibited in the short story “The Most Dangerous Game”. One example is when Rainsford, a hunter sailing to Brazil, stays out on the boat deck at night to smoke. Hearing gunshots, Rainford balances himself on a boat rail to inspect the situation. In the process of mounting the rail, his pipe hits a rope and falls, sending him after it. “He lunged for it… he had reached too far and had lost his balance… the blood warm waters of the Caribbean sea closed over his head”(9).

Imagine… falling off a boat and being alone on an island, except you’re not actually alone. Well this happened to Sanger Rainsford. Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” shows how sense of suspense leads to the literal meaning of “The Most Dangerous Game.” Richard Connell creates suspense by introducing detail slowly. In the beginning of the story Rainsford repeatedly tries to get the general to tell him what kind of game he hunts. But General Zaroff avoids a direct answer, yet hints at possibilities telling Rainsford, “I’ll tell you… you will be amused I’m sure”.

It is also brave because the Lord of the Flies is taunting him and Simon is not fighting back. Maybe say something about his bravery in talking to the assembly about the beast. “Simon felt a perilous necessity to speak; but to speak in assembly was a terrible thing to him. ‘maybe,’ he said hesitantly, ‘maybe there is a beast.‘ The assembly cried out savagely and Ralph stood up in amazement. ‘You, Simon?

The world is a hostile and violent place and the woman had a right to be fearful of him, but it troubles him that he cannot change the fact that he was the cause of this fear. He begins to understand that he has the opportunity to change the enviorment around him solely because of him being a

In the book 1984, the villainous qualities of the Party create the biggest impact on the story by causing hatred, converting minds, and creating a new Winston. The Party’s approach to life has not always been for everyone, including Winston who frequently gets angry at their actions. In the beginning of the book, Winston says he was writing, “as though by automatic action… DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER” (1.1.18). His thoughts and actions toward Big Brother and the Party have become so strong that he is involuntarily writing words against them. Winston also resents the rule that there can be no love in Oceania, and leaps at the chance to break it.

He shows obvious dread of the island in his conversation with Rainsford. These statements foreshadow Rainsford getting trapped on the island. They make the readers feel uneasy about the island and fear for Rainsford and the rest of the crew which builds suspense. Another instance of foreshadowing in “The Most Dangerous Game” happens when Zaroff and Rainsford are having their conversation at supper. When Rainsford asks if Zaroff hunts cape buffalo, Zaroff states “ ‘[No,] I hunt more dangerous game’ (17)”.

Poe cleverly uses foreshadowing to contribute to his menacing tragedy. Poe delivers countless hints that provide readers the ability to predict what will happen next. Montresor is disconcerted that Fortunato imposes so much pain on Montresor’s life, but justice has not been served. In the short story, Montresor conveys his coat of arms and his family motto, “‘the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel… Nemo me impune lacessit’” (375-376). This expresses that a foot crushes a snake whose fangs are in the foot’s heel and his family motto means “no one injures me with impunity.” The snake closely resembles Fortunato, who is inflicting pain on Montresor by “biting” him.

Richard Connell slowly reveals his characters' traits in a long, complicated plot with two men in survival mode. Journey to Rio The short story begins with Rainsford and Whitney on a yacht on their way to Rio for a hunting event. In the light of conversation about the nearby island called ‘Ship-Trap Island,' Connell predicts the misery that awaits Rainsford at the island. This helps the audience to be anxious and expect an uncertain unfolding of events. It is through this that Rainsford decides to abandon his plan on prey as the story gets to a conclusion (Lyall, 2011).

It tells him, “This is ridiculous. You know perfectly well you’ll only meet me down there-so don’t try to escape!” (143). Simon is able to hear this because he knows the truth: that there is no escaping the control of fear. He knows that a dark side can be found in every single one of the boys, and brought out especially in conditions such as this struggle on the

Throughout generations, people have been hunting for food and population control, but in “The Most Dangerous Game” Rainsford thinks that hunting is a sport until he becomes the hunted. In the story, Rainsford met General Zaroff on the island; Rainsford thought he was a nice guy until he started hunting humans. Rainsford didn’t agree with him and refused to hunt, and he wanted to leave immediately, but Zaroff was started to hunt him. Rainsford uses his skills and knowledge to survive against General Zaroff. In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell suggests to, trust yourself or you won’t succeed.

“The Most Dangerous Game,” by Richard Connell, is a narrative about Mr. Sanger Rainsford, a celebrated hunter, who finds himself on a secluded island after falling overboard a yacht. Rainsford locates a large building on the island and meets General Zaroff, who invites him to rest and replenish his health in his home. After Zaroff explains that he also enjoys hunting, he also reveals that he has discovered a new, more dangerous animal to hunt: humans. Zaroff forces Rainsford to become the hunted in order to win his freedom and return to the mainland. Connell’s central idea suggests that instinct does not always yield to reason.

In The Most Dangerous Game Richard Connell foreshadows by creating dilemmas which makes the problems he gives to the main fictional character, Rainsford, very complex. General Zaroff is the leader of the island and Richard Connell makes you think if Rainsford will ever escape Ship-Trap Island. General Zaroff says to Rainsford “I’ll see what you can do against my whole pack.” Despite that he already has enough issues trying to win the game. Which foreshadows whether Rainsford will get out alive to win the game or

His denial is important because he is represented as a fearless leader yet he is frightened by “the beastie”. ”But there isn 't a beastie!” (pg.36) 7. Simon says this to reassure Ralph that he will be free off the island. “ no, im not. i just think you’ll get back alright.” (pg.111) 8.

In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game,” Richard Connell uses setting to add to the plot, fabricating a thrilling read packed with action and suspense. For example, the main setting for the story is an island. Rainsford is fighting for his life, and the fact that he is trapped on an island contributes to the tension and excitement the story delivers. The author shows the readers what is going on in Rainford’s head, and depicted his thoughts as, “Now he got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and his situation. He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.

Apprehension heightens as Rainsford reaches for the prize. Throughout this narrative, the Author clearly applies agonizing helplessness and exhilarating slow revelation to create suspense in the reader. In order to build suspense, the author plays on the reader’s vulnerability. During lunch, Zaroff’s seeming concern for Rainsford’s health gives the reader false hope. The general’s sudden