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learningthroughchrist
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What are some of the literary techniques the Connell used to create suspence in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

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Posted by learningthroughchrist on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 9:15 PM and tagged with connell, literary techniques, suspense, the most dangerous game.

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  1. writergal06
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    There are several different ways that Connell creates suspense in the story. One is through verbal and situational irony. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that things are not as they first appeared to be. Zaroff himself is mysterious, a seemingly "civilized" man with an over-sized, mute servant. The audience quickly learns that he is seeking bigger prey, and discovers with Rainsford not only what the prey is, but also that Rainsford is next. The story also has a lot of classic gothic/horror elements. The jagged rocks, the sailor's legends about the island, the dark setting, the over-sized palace all contribute to the growing mystery and suspense. Rainsford's speculation when he first arrives on the island about what could have put up the struggle he saw evidence of adds to it as well. Finally, the structure of the story itself adds to the suspense. The quick jump from the climax to the resolution, with a very open-ended closing keeps the reader in suspense until the ending.

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    Posted by writergal06 on Thursday March 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM