Analyzing "The Most Dangerous Game" Characters, Plot, and Themes
The Most Dangerous Game
The Most Dangerous Game
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
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Who are the characters in the story
Who are the characters in the story
“The Most Dangerous Game”?
“The Most Dangerous Game”?
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Rainsford, General Zaroff, Whitney,
Rainsford, General Zaroff, Whitney,
Ivan
Ivan
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Who are the main characters in the
Who are the main characters in the
story “The Most Dangerous Game”?
story “The Most Dangerous Game”?
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Rainsford, General Zaroff
Rainsford, General Zaroff
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What is the name of the island?
What is the name of the island?
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Ship Trap Island
Ship Trap Island
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What is foreshadowing?
What is foreshadowing?
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Foreshadowing is using clues to hint at what
Foreshadowing is using clues to hint at what
will occur in the story.
will occur in the story.
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What are some examples of foreshadowing
What are some examples of foreshadowing
in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
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The Name of the Island—Ship Trap—General
The Name of the Island—Ship Trap—General
Zaroff is talking about his second collection
Zaroff is talking about his second collection
of “heads.”
of “heads.”
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It’s clear that Rainsford and Zaroff
It’s clear that Rainsford and Zaroff
disagree about the “sport” of hunting
disagree about the “sport” of hunting
men. How do they solve their confict?
men. How do they solve their confict?
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They will have to fight each
They will have to fight each
other. Zaroff hunts Rainford.
other. Zaroff hunts Rainford.
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How does Zaroff find men to hunt?
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Zaroff uses false signals to
shipwreck his “game.”
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It’s a game, you see,” pursued the
It’s a game, you see,” pursued the
general blandly. “ I suggest to one of
general blandly. “ I suggest to one of
them that we go hunting. . . .”
them that we go hunting. . . .”
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The word
The word
game
game
in line means
in line means
“competition for amusement.” What
“competition for amusement.” What
associations come to mind when you
associations come to mind when you
hear
hear
game?
game?
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Game
Game
brings to mind play and
brings to mind play and
lighthearted fun.
lighthearted fun.
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What impression do you form of
What impression do you form of
Zaroff when he uses this word
Zaroff when he uses this word
(
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game)
game)
to describe hunting men?
to describe hunting men?
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Zaroff’s use of this word to
Zaroff’s use of this word to
describe hunting men suggests
describe hunting men suggests
that he is coldblooded and
that he is coldblooded and
heartless.
heartless.
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What is irony?
What is irony?
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Language that means the opposite
Language that means the opposite
of what the words say.
of what the words say.
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Recall Rainsford’s earlier ideas
Recall Rainsford’s earlier ideas
about hunting. Why is Rainsford’s
about hunting. Why is Rainsford’s
situation
situation
ironic,
ironic,
surprising?
surprising?
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Rainsford finds himself in the
Rainsford finds himself in the
position of the animals he hunts;
position of the animals he hunts;
the hunter is now the hunted.
the hunter is now the hunted.
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Rainsford wins.
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Explore the characters Rainsford, General Zaroff, Whitney, and Ivan, as well as the intense conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff in the story "The Most Dangerous Game." Delve into themes of foreshadowing, hunting, and ethical dilemmas set on Ship Trap Island.
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The Most Dangerous Game Discussion Questions
Who are the characters in the story The Most Dangerous Game ? Rainsford, General Zaroff, Whitney, Ivan
Who are the main characters in the story The Most Dangerous Game ? Rainsford, General Zaroff
What is the name of the island? Ship Trap Island
What is foreshadowing? Foreshadowing is using clues to hint at what will occur in the story. What are some examples of foreshadowing in The Most Dangerous Game ? The Name of the Island Ship Trap General Zaroff is talking about his second collection of heads.
Its clear that Rainsford and Zaroff disagree about the sport of hunting men. How do they solve their confict? They will have to fight each other. Zaroff hunts Rainford.
How does Zaroff find men to hunt? Zaroff uses false signals to shipwreck his game.
Its a game, you see, pursued the general blandly. I suggest to one of them that we go hunting. . . . The word game in line means competition for amusement. What associations come to mind when you hear game? Game brings to mind play and lighthearted fun.
What impression do you form of Zaroff when he uses this word (game) to describe hunting men? Zaroff s use of this word to describe hunting men suggests that he is coldblooded and heartless.
What is irony? Language that means the opposite of what the words say. Recall Rainsford s earlier ideas about hunting. Why is Rainsford s situation ironic, surprising? Rainsford finds himself in the position of the animals he hunts; the hunter is now the hunted.
How is the conflict finally resolved? Rainsford wins. resolved?
