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What does General Zaroff propose to rainsford in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

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Posted by jade7 on Monday October 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM and tagged with characters, facts, most dangerous game, short stories, summary, the most dangerous game.

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  1. csmith252063 Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    General Zaroff proposes that Rainsford be his next "game."  The General will supply Rainsford with food, clothing and a knife. If Rainsford is found he loses, but if he wins General Zaroff will allow him to go home.

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    Posted by csmith252063 on Monday October 20, 2008 at 4:56 PM


  2. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    In "The Most Dangerous Game" I interpreted it that General Zaroff proposes to Rainsford that they hunt together.  Rainsford asks to be excused because he doesn't feel well.  The next day Zaroff proposes yet again that they go hunting.  When Rainsford says he wants to leave the island, Zaroff says he is sorry to hear that and because he won't hunt with Zaroff, Rainsford will become the prey.

    ""Well, I suppose that's only natural, after your long swim. You need a good, restful night's sleep. Tomorrow you'll feel like a new man, I'll wager. Then we'll hunt, eh? I've one rather promising prospect--" Rainsford was hurrying from the room.

    "Sorry you can't go with me tonight," called the general. "I expect rather fair sport--a big, strong, black. He looks resourceful--Well, good night, Mr. Rainsford; I hope you have a good night's rest."

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Monday October 20, 2008 at 5:22 PM