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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Internal Conflict-the struggle or problem that a character has with himself. Rainsford has to confront his fear of death and murder to get off the island. When Zaroff sends him out into the jungle to be hunted he is afraid for his life. Then he controls his fear and turns it into bravery and confronts Zaroff and kills him.

External Conflict-the struggles that a character has with an opposing force. Zaroff hunts Rainsford. Rainsford sets several different kinds of man-traps for the general. His last attempt to rid the world of the General works when he sneaks into his bedroom and kills him.

Exposition- usually the beginning of the story that tells the plot and setting The story begins when Rainsford and Whitney are being philosophical about hunting. Whitney retires for the night leaving Rainsford to contemplate his words on deck. the boat pitches and Rainsford is thrown over board.

Rising Action-the events in the story that move along the plot and adding conflict, leading to the suspense, climax, or turning point. The rising action is when Rainsford is shoved into the jungle and begins setting traps for Zaroff. They all work but none of them catch Zaroff. One catches and kills Ivan and the other kills his prized dog.

Climax-aka the turning point, the point in the story in which the readers interest and the emotional intensity has peaked. The climax is when Rainsford swims to the main house and lies in wait for Zaroff. They share some words and Rainsford kills Zaroff. He sleeps peacefully that night in what was Zaroffs bed.

Falling Action-this is the point in the story when loose ends are tied up After Rainsford kills Zaroff he sleeps peacefully in his bed. He knows that he is safe for the time being.

Resolution-the solution to the problem There is really no resolution to the most dangerous game. It ends with Rainsford killing Zaroff. That may make him feel safer, but in reality he has turned into just the thing that he despised. A cold blooded killer.

Foreshadowing- hints or clues to later events The name death swamp foreshadows very obviously death. When Rainsford almost gets dragged under by quicksand he knows exactly where he is and sets a trap. That trap manages to kill Zaroffs prized dog.

Irony- the contrast between appearance and reality- usually one in which reality is the opposite from what it seems It is ironic that in this book the hunter is the one being hunted. It is also ironic that the prey (Rainsford) kills the predator (Zaroff).

Point of View-method of narration this book is written from third person limited. You can tell because none of the characters are narrating the story. Also they don't tell you all the nitty-gritty details and let it be suspenseful.

Protagonist- central character in narrative- usually the one the audience identifies with Rainsford is the protagonist in the story because he is the one being antagonized. He is the shard of light in a sea of dark. the hero.

Antagonist- principal character opposite to protagonist Zaroff is the antagonist for he is the one antagonizing. he is the bad guy. evil lying in wait in a dark corner.

Dynamic Character- a character that changes Rainsford and Zaroff are both dynamic in their own ways. Zaroff changes form a crazy person to a dead crazy person. Rainsford changes from hunter to prey.

Foil-character that provides a striking contrast to another Rainsfords character is brought out by Zaroff because ZAroff is so much more evil. His evilness makes Rainsford look better.

Setting-time and place where the action happens in the story The setting is Zaroffs hunting island. It is a dark, abissmal place full of crush hopes. The jungle is impossible to navigate and if the native species don't get you Zaroff will.

Suspense-excitemenor tension that the reader feels Each time you read that a trap worked you wait to see if Zaroff is dead. But each time he gives you a different reply. Oh you killed Ivan and my prized dog but you can't catch me.

Symbol-Zaroffs mounted heads are the symbol of a sadistic killer. He has species from across the globe. He isn't satisfied with just animals though.

Theme- Predator versing prey. Zaroff versing Rainsford. Rainsford versing jungle.