The Characterization Of Rainsford In The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

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In the short story, The Most Dangerous Game, Richard Connell uses the characterization of Rainsford to show change in a character’s perspective. For example, in the beginning of the story, Rainsford makes a claim that animals have no feelings, showing that he is inconsiderate of any feelings by his own and does not care for the lives of animals. In the text, Rainsford says, “Who cares how a jaguar feels?” (3) This quote shows that in the exposition, Rainsford does not care for the feelings of animals, and cares more about hunting and killing them. Therefore, the point is proven true because his words at the beginning of the story show that he is indifferent to animals’ feelings. However, just past the middle of the story, Rainsford’s actions

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