What is the ending of the most dangerous game?

Asked by: Jane Abrahams

Once Zaroff enters his bedroom, Rainsford jumps out from behind a curtain and says that he is “still a beast at bay.” Rainsford then challenges Zaroff to a duel and kills him. The story ends with Rainsford sleeping peacefully in Zaroff’s bed.

What happens to Zaroff at the end of the story?

At the end of the story General Zaroff died. In spite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why? He congratulates him because all that Zaroff cared about was the hunt and he was having a good time. Fear creates the will to live.

What is ironic about the ending of the story The Most Dangerous Game?

The ironic part is that Rainsford ends up having to be the hunted. He had to fight against himself as he was in the past. He had to think like a beast. After changing roles from hunter to hunted, Rainsford changes roles yet again.

How does Rainsford end the game?

5) How did Rainsford win the game, and what happened to Zaroff at the end of the story? Rainsford swam when he fell of the cliff, and he then killed General Zaroff.

Does Zaroff get killed?

Yes, Rainsford did really kill General Zaroff. In the story, it says, “The general made one of his deepest bows. Because the next/last line states, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided,” we know that General Zaroff became dog food.

What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?

What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals? There is no other big game on his island. He doesn’t like to kill innocent creatures.

How long does Zaroff’s game usually take?

How long does Zaroff’s game usually last? Has he ever lost a game? Zaroff’s games usually last 3 days. He has never lost a game.

Is Whitney a man in The Most Dangerous Game?

Whitney is Rainsford’s hunting partner, and he gets about, oh, three lines in the entire story. His main role is to set up Rainsford’s character by being a contrast. Whitney believes that jaguars and prey in general experience “The fear of pain and the fear of death,” and therefore deserve a little sympathy.

Why is General Zaroff surprised to see Rainsford at the end of the story?

Why is General Zaroff surprised to see Rainsford at the end of the story? He wants Zaroff to feel the fear of knowing someone wants to kill him. At the end of the story, Rainsford makes an important decision. He could attack Zaroff from behind, but instead chooses to fight him face to face.

What happens to Rainsford after he kills Zaroff?

After he kills Zaroff,he sleeps in Zaroff’s bed, as if he is Zaroff. In losing his life, Zaroff may have won Rainsford’s soul.

What is it meant by I am still a beast at bay?

Answered by henry 10 years ago 12/7/2011 12:20 PM. That he,Rainsford, is still dangerous, like an animal that has been hunted into a corner. The game is not over yet, this is the most dangerous part for the hunter because his prey is cornered and has no choice but to fight.

Why did Rainsford choose to confront Zaroff in the end?

In The Most Dangerous Game, in the falling action, Rainsford confronts Zaroff because he wants him to see who the superior hunter is in the… See full answer below.

How does Zaroff stock his island with game?

How does Zaroff stock his island with “game?” He stocks his island with people whose boats get trapped on the island. He then puts the people in his basement cellar. He uses the light house to guide ships into what they think is a docking area, but it crashes them into rocks.

Why do the sailors fear ship trap island?

How do sailors feel about Ship Trap Island? The fear of being hunted. In Whitney’s opinion, what one thing do animals understand? He falls overboard.

What happens if someone refuses to participate in Zaroff’s game?

When he refuses to join Zaroff on a hunt, the General turns against him. Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will be hunted for the next three days. If Rainsford survives, he will be returned to the mainland, provided that he promises to tell no one of what happens on the island.

How does Zaroff lure his prey to the island?

How does Zaroff lure his prey to the island? Zaroff uses lights to lure the ships towards the rocks. The ships wreck on the rocks and Zaroff uses the survivors for his games.

What is Zaroff’s training school?

Describe Zaroff’s training school. Zaroff’s training school is in a cellar where a dozen men “get plenty of food and exercise. They get into splendid physical condition” before Zaroff allows them to be hunted (22).

How many times has Zaroff lost his game?

How many times has he lost? He lets men out with a knife and three hours head start. He follows them with a small pistol. If they get away for three days, they win- but he has never lost.

How did General Zaroff trap ships?

How did General Zaroff lure the boats to the island? He used false channel lights to lure them to the rocks and shore.

What is the Burmese tiger pit?

Finally, a cover or jungle foliage is placed over top to hide the trap. This is called the Burmese Tiger Pit. Rainsford makes this in hopes Zaroff will fall into the hole and be impaled by the stakes. Unfortunately, when Zaroff returns, he brings a dog, and the dog falls prey to the trap.

What does Zaroff do on the island?

The very wealthy Russian aristocrat, General Zaroff, lives on Ship-Trap Island with his servant, Ivan, and hunts other men. He considers them to be the most dangerous game he can find because of their capacity to reason.

What is General Zaroff’s one passion in life?

General Zaroff’s passion is the hunt.

What does Zaroff look like?

General Zaroff

General Zaroff’s high cheekbones, sharply defined nose, and pointed military mustache accentuate his mysteriousness and savagery. With a cultivated voice and deliberate, slightly accented way of speaking, his regal bearing and rarefied aristocratic air belie his dementia and sadism.

Is General Zaroff a cannibal?

Working Title Richard Connell used foreshadowing very effectively in his short story titled “The Most Dangerous Game” to show us that general Zaroff was a cannibal. The word cannibalism was thrown around, which could be shown as a good foreshadowing technique by Connell in his story.

What does Zaroff mean when he nods to Ivan?

What does Zaroff mean when he nods to Ivan? He is giving Rainsford the choice to join his hunt or be hurt by Ivan, which is the choice he gives his other victims.

How does general Zaroff view humanity?

How does Zaroff view humanity? He thinks of all other humans besides himself as harmless and therefore easy to hunt. He cares deeply for all people and values human life strongly, which is why he likes hunting people so much. After the war, he views humanity as a danger that needs to be destroyed completely.

Does Rainsford’s attitude toward hunting change?

How does Rainsford’s attitude change because of his experience? He has more sympathy for the hunted, like Whitney. What do you think his future views on hunting will be? Since he now knew how it felt about how it was like being hunted, he feels more sympathetic towards the hunted.