Question

A teacher instructs students to write an argumentative essay about "The Most Dangerous Game.” Read the claim and reason one student writes and then answer the question.

Claim: Rainsford needs to learn sensitivity for other beings.

Reason: He is conceited and considers himself superior than others.

Which quote from the story is the best evidence to support the student’s reason?

“We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting."
“The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters.”
"Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear."
"It's so dark," he thought, "that I could sleep without closing my eyes; the night would be my eyelids—"

Answer 1

“The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters.”

This line directly shows Rainsford's belief in his superiority and his lack of empathy for those he views as prey.