Friday, December 4, 2015

What is the plot in the "The Most Dangerous Game?"

The plot of the story can be summarized in three statements. 


First, Rainsford, a world-renowned hunter, is on a hunting expedition with his friend, Whitney.  Along the way, Rainsford falls off the boat. Luckily for him, he is able to swim to shore.


Second, when he is on the island, he finds that it is inhabited by two men, general Zaroff and Ivan.  He also finds out that Zaroff is a hunter who has read his books. At first he is flattered and pleasantly surprised at Zaroff’s sophistication and hospitality. Later he is disgusted, because he realizes that Zaroff actually hunts humans, as he is bored with hunting animals.


Third, Rainsford is made to be hunted in Zaroff’s game. Rainsford unwilling plays. During the third day, he realizes that he cannot flee anymore; this would be suicide. So, he goes on the offensive and goes back to Zaroff’s house and waits for him. Presumably he kills him as the story ends with Rainsford sleeping on Zaroff’s bed.

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