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Rainsford In The Most Dangerous Game, By Richard Connell

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“The Most Dangerous Game,” is a short story written by Richard Connell. Rainsford falls overboard on his boat and lands on on an island with General Zaroff. Rainsford’s abilities are soon challenged by General Zaroff in the ultimate hunt. Due to Connell’s characterization of Rainsford, he seems the least effective of the protagonists. The author characterizes Rainsford as one who is in denial, who does not lose his nerve. In the short story, Rainsford did not want to believe what his reason told him was true, but the truth that Rainsford was playing with him was greatly evident. Rainsford’s inner conflict involves him not becoming panicked but if he faced the reality, the outcome of the “game” could have turned out better for him. As a
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