22 pages 44 minutes read

Richard Connell

The Most Dangerous Game

Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1924

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast Zaroff’s character and Rainsford’s character. What similarities do the men share? What differences exist between them? How does Rainsford’s character transformation throughout the story affect your analysis?

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Explain how Whitney acts as a foil for Rainsford.

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How does Connell’s use of irony add to the story’s overall message?

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