Rainsford transforms into a “beast at bay” and changes his perspective of hunting altogether
. Rainsford’s outlook on life transforms when he becomes the vulnerable prey and gains empathy for the animals he used to hunt.
Do you think Rainsford changes his mind about hunting by the end of the story?
As a dynamic character in Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game
Does Rainsford undergo any significant changes in the course of the story do we come to know him better as the story proceeds?
Rainsford POV changes through the course
of the story because of the beginning of the Rainsford thought animals couldn’t feel until he became the prey. … As you go through the story a second time, do you find more significance in any of the action or description than you noticed during the first reading.
What lesson has Rainsford learned since the beginning of the story or how has his views changed?
First, Rainsford
learns what it means to fear
. This is an important lesson, because in the beginning of the story Rainsford is very caviler about fear. When Whitney says that he believes that jaguars fear, Rainsford dismisses him.
Do you think Rainsford will continue to hunt Why or why not?
The downside of that decision is that he becomes the hunted. I’ve read an analysis or two that say Rainsford enjoyed killing Zaroff and is likely to begin and enjoy hunting humans too. Basically
Rainsford will continue Zaroff’s sadistic tendencies
, and that’s why Rainsford slept so well.
What happened after Rainsford kills Zaroff?
After he kills Zaroff,
he sleeps in Zaroff’s bed
, as if he is Zaroff. In losing his life, Zaroff may have won Rainsford’s soul.
How is Rainsford unique?
Intelligent, experienced, and level-headed, Rainsford uses
his wits and physical prowess
to outwit General Zaroff. His understanding of civilization and the relationship between hunter and prey is radically transformed during his harrowing days on the island.
Why was Rainsford not guilty?
One can argue that Rainsford would not be found guilty
for murdering Ivan and General Zaroff because he was acting in self-defense
. After swimming to Ship-Trap Island, Rainsford discovers that General Zaroff plans on hunting him, and Rainsford is forced to survive on the island by any means necessary.
What lesson did Rainsford learn?
First, Rainsford learns
what it means to fear
. This is an important lesson, because in the beginning of the story Rainsford is very caviler about fear. When Whitney says that he believes that jaguars fear, Rainsford dismisses him.
Why is zaroff evil?
Zaroff is a
villain because he is cruel and harms innocent people for fun
. … Zaroff then states “The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure.” He thinks his actions are justifiable and that that’s what the weak people are here for to give the more stronger and equip people pleasure.
Is Zaroff a cannibal?
At the beginning of the story, Zaroff day that Rainsford would be set free under a certain condition. … Is Zaroff a cannibal?
No he would only hunt and kill the humans
, not eat. He wouldn’t eat them because they are the scum of the earth and he’s too civilized for that.
Who is Rainsford talking to at the beginning of the story?
Whitney
is Rainsford’s friend and hunting companion who first introduces Rainsford and the reader to Ship-Trap Island and its ominous reputation as an evil place.
Why does Zaroff choose to hunt humans?
Zaroff sees himself
as a superior animal because he has the ability to reason
. This is why he finally decided to hunt humans, because he felt they were the only animal that could provide a challenge for his superior hunting skills.
What has happened to Rainsford?
Rainsford ends up killing the general in one-on-one combat
and rests peacefully in Zaroff’s bed that night. At the end of the story General Zaroff believes that Rainsford has simply given up and jumped off the cliffs and into the sea to meet his death.
What happens to Rainsford in the beginning of the story?
As the story progresses, Rainsford experiences a ironic turn of events. As
he finds his way to an island, he realizes that he, the hunter, for the first time in his life will be the hunted
. This gives him perspective. He learns to fear.
Is Rainsford a hero?
Rainsford displays many heroic characteristics:
he has courage and ability
; he is of excellent moral character; and, he follows the ideals of courage, honor and endurance.
