1) One of the darker actions examined in "The Most Dangerous Game" is when General Zaroff hunts and kills human beings for sport.
2) The action is highlighted in the climax of the short story.
3) General Zaroff's intentions and emotions that prompt the action stem from his boredom with hunting animals and his desire for a new, more challenging prey.
4) If General Zaroff were able to overcome his darker impulse and indulge a higher intention, such as developing empathy towards his fellow human beings, the story would likely have a more positive and redemptive ending. Perhaps he could find fulfillment in other pursuits that do not involve harming others.
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1) Identify one of the darker actions examined in THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
2) What piece is the action highlighted?
3) What intentions or emotions prompt the action?
4) How would the story or drama change if the character involved were able to overcome the darker impulse and indulge a higher intention?
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