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The Symbolism Of A Knife In Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game

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Richard Connell’s short story, The Most Dangerous Game uses the symbols of a knife, Ivan and Rainsford to explain the theme that you should never give up. A knife is used as the symbol, “. . .an excellent hunting knife . . . I am to follow, armed with only with a pistol of the smallest caliber and range.” (page. 76) This symbol represents a disadvantage; the knife is a short weapon, compared to a pistol which is ranged. This symbol helps the reader understand the theme because even the inferior can overcome the dominant; Rainsford doesn’t give up even though he has the disadvantage.
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