“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Compare and contrast the characters of Rainsford and Zaroff. How are they similar and how are they different? What are the similarities and differences reveal about the themes of the story? Make the response look like it was written by a ninth grader and only be one or two sentences.

Answer 1

In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford and Zaroff are both skilled hunters who enjoy the thrill of the chase, but they differ in their moral beliefs; Rainsford values human life while Zaroff sees it as just another game. Their contrast highlights the theme of the survival of the fittest, showing how extreme circumstances can change one's views on morality and the value of life.