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The Most Dangerous Game: There are many aspects of human nature reflected in Richard Connell's short thrill "The Most Dangerous Game", however I chose to enlighten on three of them being Boredom, Fear, and Justification. They're all quite unique in there relavence throughout the story, and they are all in some way related. The aspect of human boredom is simple, people get bored of things in one of three ways: they can't understand or are incapable of completion, they just aren't too bothered, OR (in General Zaroff's case) they utterly perfect a task, and this can leave you with everything you need to know about it, therefore giving you no further use for it for any sort of recreation(turns into more of a routine than a hobby, just like brushing your teeth). General Zaroff demonstrates boredom sheerly by his words such as "Simply this: hunting had ceased to be a sporting proposition", and "I asked myself why the hunt no longer fascinated me". Once he became bored, he decided to "import" some more crafty prey.

‍‍As for Fe ‍‍ar, it can come in many different forms and intensities. The fear that is demonstrated in this story is directed from Captain Rainsford from the point of realization that this General wanted to hunt HIM, increasing all the way up until Zaroff is dealt with at the end of the story. The fear peaks at certain points throughout the hunt. For example, when the General defies Rainsford's attempt at confusing the trace; at this point, it is clear to the prey that they are truly inferior. That must be fear like no other.

‍‍Last but not least ‍‍, ‍‍Justification ‍‍plays a huge role in ending the story. MOST humans, good humans, believe that justice should be served. If you kill, you are punished. Rainsford seems to be a good human, explaining why he took justice into his own hands and ended the General's hunt once and for all. All I can say is, ‍‍what goes around comes around. ‍‍ Although there are many more aspects of human nature exemplified in the story, I belived that Boredom, Fear, and Justification played the biggest roles in the reasoning of the story and how it played out. THANK YOU Again, a strong, well written paragraph. 5.5/6

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1. What is meant by “He lived a year in a minute”? /2 He accomplished many things in his life; more than any ordinary man.

2. What is meant by “I am still a beast at bay”? /2 This refers to Rainsford not backing down to the General once he has avoided the hunt. He wants to continue to challenge Zaroff to the death. He is still "at bay" with the General, ready to fight.

3. In which sea has Connell set Ship-Trap island? /1 The Carribean Sea.

4. How is Zaroff able to finance his life style? /2 ﻿He writes books and has them published for money.

5. If Rainsford wins the hunt, what does Zaroff promise him? /1 Zaroff promises to release Rainsford from captivity and even help get him home to civilization.

6. What happened to Lazarus? /2

7. Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt? /1 Rainsford spends his first night in a tree.

8. How many acres did Zaroff’s father have in the Crimea? /1

9. Why does Zarroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins? /1 He suggests this because it will decrease imprint Rainsford leaves on the ground.

10. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons. /3

11. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”? /2

12. What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story? /2

13. Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why? /2

14. How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man? /2 In order to swim so excessively and still manage to survive is enough to say he is exremely fit; he plays a very good game of cat and mouse.

15. Discuss the state of mind of Rainsford before he lands on the island versus that after he meets the General. What is different? (Especially about how he perceives animal feelings.)/5

16. How does Connell inspire fear without obvious bloodshed/grotesqueness. /3 Suspense

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Short Stories - Literary Devises Title: The title usually is extremely resemb

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