The Question and Answer section for The Most Dangerous Game is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Well the word "game" has a double meaning here. There is of course the game of the hunter and the hunted. Then there is the type of animal being hunted that is dangerous. That would be an animal that can reason being human. Just from the...
This line is significant because it alludes to the fact that Rainsford is the victor in Zaroff's game.
The general sucked in his breath and smiled. "I congratulate you," he said. "You have won the game."
Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a...
1) Rainsford moves in a path intended to confuse Zaroff. He winds around and doubles back, walking (running) in loops. This attempt to lose Zaroff is unsuccessful.
2) Rainsford's first true trap is what was called a Malay mancatcher. He made...
