
Head of Zaroff, in order to defeat him and win the game. The external conflict Rainsford must overcome is to remain one step a Internal conflict Rainsford must deal with is remaining one step ahead of The conflict usedĪnd displayed within the story is both internal and external for Rainsford. His own medicine by being in the “hunted’s” shoes for 3 days. Most Dangerous Game” because as the story progresses, Rainsford gets a taste of Jaguar feels?’ ” The excerpt help show the reader that irony is used in “The Irony is used when Rainsford says, “ ‘Who cares how the The three literary devices are irony, conflict,Īnd characterization. In “The Most Dangerous Game”, Richard Connell uses literaryĭevices within the short story.


We're lucky enough to be hunters.' " prior to being hunted by Zaroff. A few excerpts that prove this statement to be true is when Rainford says, " 'Who cares how the jaguar feels?' " and " 'Look, the world is made up of two classes: the hunter, the hunted. The reason Rainsford needs a taste of his own medicine is because throughout the whole story he shows no sympathy for the animals he hunts/hunted. While Rainsford also needs and receives a taste of his own medicine by being hunted by Zaroff. This interpretation, labels Zaroff only as the bad guy, and Rainsford only as the hero. Never in my life had i slept in a better bed'." This quote portrays the theme to be true because it shows Rainsford finally defeated Zaroff, giving him a taste of his own medicine which implies that Zaroff got punishment for the horror he put others through. En garde.' Rainsford (narrates): 'The General was right.

One of us to furnish a meal for the hounds.The other will sleep in this very excellent bed.

Get ready, General Zaroff.' Zaroff: 'I see. You have won the game.' Rainsford: 'No, General.' Zaroff: 'Yes, yes of course you have.' Rainsford: 'I'm still a beast at bay. The quote that displays not only the final match off between the two, but also supports the theme of the story is "Zaroff: 'I congratulate you. Post Zaroff's arrival, Rainsford and Zaroff have one more game/contest of fencing to see who will be crowned winner. At this point in the story, Rainsford has outsmarted Zaroff and is awaiting Zaroff's arrival to his chateau. The theme of the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game" what goes around comes back around is supported towards the conclusion of the story, preferably, after the third day of hunting.
