The Most Dangerous Game Group

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sofab002
sofab002
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High School - 10th Grade

Even though Zaroff is killed at the end of The Most Dangerous Game, do you think he is satisfied and happy?

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Posted by sofab002 on Saturday March 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM and tagged with ivan, most dangerous game, rainsford, the hunt, the most dangerous game, zaroff.

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  1. afi80fl Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    Yes, strangely enough, I believe Zaroff is very happy and satisfied when he is killed by Rainsford at the end of the "game."  Zaroff had an opportunity to do kill Rainsford very early when he caught him hiding in a tree; however, there would have been little challenge in this shot, and he wanted the game to last longer.  By giving Rainsford this bit of mercy, Zaroff ensures the game goes on, allowing Rainsford to regroup and come back at him again.

    When Rainsford kills Ivan, Zaroff is disappointed, but not necessarily upset.  Rather, he is intrigued at his new prey's hunting/survival skills.  Finally, at the end of the game when Rainsford catches Zaroff, we get the impression that he isn't even upset.  Rather, he is satisfied with the hunt, knowing he's finally found what he desired:  someone worthy of his game. 

     

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/most-dangerous/characters

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    Posted by afi80fl on Sunday March 8, 2009 at 12:38 PM

  2. nidaa1990
    nidaa1990 Student
    College - Senior

    no

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    Posted by nidaa1990 on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 3:26 AM


  3. aaaaaaaa Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    Yes I belive so because he never wanted to be bored of hunting and eventually he would have gotten bored of hunting humans as well.  This is his way of the ultimate satisfaction, dying while doing his favorite thing.

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    Posted by aaaaaaaa on Thursday March 26, 2009 at 5:50 PM