dread."

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"Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear."

"Maybe. But sometimes I think sailors have an extra sense that tells them when they are in danger. Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing—with wave lengths, just as sound and light have. An evil place can, so to speak, broadcast vibrations of evil. Anyhow, I'm glad we're getting out of this zone. Well, I think I'll turn in now, Rainsford."

"I'm not sleepy," said Rainsford. "I'm going to smoke another pipe up on the after deck."

"Good-night, then, Rainsford. See you at breakfast."

"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell

Question
Use the passage from “The Most Dangerous Game” to answer the question.

Which theme is supported by the passage?

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Responses

Hunters should have respect for the hunted.
Hunters should have respect for the hunted.

Fear makes people behave in strange ways.
Fear makes people behave in strange ways.

People will persevere in the face of danger.
People will persevere in the face of danger.

Superstitions are always rooted in fiction.
Superstitions are always rooted in fiction.
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Answer 1

The theme supported by the passage is "Fear makes people behave in strange ways."

In the dialogue, one character reflects on the notions of fear and superstition among sailors, suggesting that fear can influence their perceptions and behaviors. The mention of evil being a tangible thing that can "broadcast vibrations of evil" indicates how fear can shape experiences, aligning with the selected theme.