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1、“The Most Dangerous Game”by Richard Connell,Mr. Michael Auciello English I Raritan High School,Richard Edward Connell, Jr. (1883-1949),Soldier, adventurer and freelance journalist Richard Connell and his wonderful moustache were the authors of many a ripping yarn. In the 1920s he was one the most fa
2、mous American short story writers of the time. These days he is best known for the gripping saga that is The Most Dangerous Game.,About the Short Story,The Most Dangerous Game, an adventure tale that pits two notorious hunters against one another in a life-and-death competition, is the story for whi
3、ch Richard Connell is best remembered. First published in 1924, the story has been frequently anthologized as a classic example of a suspenseful narrative loaded with action. Connells story raises questions about the nature of violence and cruelty and the ethics of hunting for sport.,About the Short
4、 Story,The Most Dangerous Game gained favorable recognition upon its initial publication in 1924, winning the prestigious O. Henry Memorial Award for short fiction. Its popularity was further established when the first film version of the story was produced in 1932. Alternately known as The Most Dan
5、gerous Game and The Hounds of Zaroff, the film tampered notably with Connells plot, particularly in the introduction of a female character. The storys theme, that of the hunter becoming the hunted, has become a popular one in other books and films since Connells version appeared.,Type of Work and Ye
6、ar of Publication,“The Most Dangerous Game” is a short story of adventure and suspense that conveys a serious message. It was published in Colliers magazine on January 19, 1924. It won Richard Connell his second O. Henry Award for short fiction.,Setting,The action takes place after the First World W
7、ar. The story opens in the Caribbean on a Brazil-bound yacht and continues on a mysterious Caribbean island.,Initial Setting,Caribbean Sea, then Ship Trap IslandThe reputation of the island has been built. “Sailors have a curious dread of the place.” According to Captain Nielsen: “This place has an
8、evil name among sea-faring men.”,The Most Dangerous Maps,Format for the Plot Diagram,Exposition -introduces the characters, background and setting,Conflict - struggle between opposing forces,Rising Action - three statements that summarize the story,Climax- point where the protagonist changes,Falling
9、 action - one statement about what leads to the end of the conflict,Resolution - the end of the conflict,Character Analysis,Characterization DEF Character can relate to a person in the short story. DEF Character can also relate to the qualities or characteristics of a person in a short story. DEF Ch
10、aracterization is the process of creating an imaginary person in the story so that they appear lifelike or real.,Character - Categories,Protagonist usually the leading character or main character Antagonist usually the character that is the force acting against the protagonist Flat Character a one-d
11、imensional person in the story; one with little “depth” Round Character a multi-dimensional person in the story; one with much “depth” Dynamic Character any person in the story who grows and changes from beginning to end Static Character any person in the story who does not grow or change from begin
12、ning to end.,Character Qualities that Create,Physical characteristics Attire Actions Opinions Viewpoint Manner of speaking Thoughts Opinions of other characters,Characters Sanger Rainsford,SANGER RAINSFORD: American big-game hunter and author who saw action in France in the First World War. He exhib
13、its no pity or sympathy for the animals he hunts. Then, ironically, he himself becomes a hunted animal after he arrives on a mysterious island. Rainsford is the storys protagonist, or main character. Whether his experience on the island changes his attitude toward hunted animals is open to question.
14、,Characters General Zaroff,GENERAL ZAROFF: Russian big-game hunter from an aristocratic family in the Crimea, a Ukraine peninsula that was part of Russia until recent times. Zaroff is bored with killing typical game such as tigers, elephants, and water buffalo. Instead, he hunts the ultimate trophy
15、animal: man. Zaroff, a Cossack commanded a cavalry division in the Russian army until the Bolsheviks revolved in 1917 and installed a communist government that abolished aristocracy and the class system. Zaroff went off then and established a new world for himself on a remote Caribbean island. There
16、 he maintains his aristocratic lifestyle in his palatial home while pursuing his barbaric hobby. One might call him a civilized savage.,Characters Whitney, Ivan, (2) noun designating an inhabitant of the Malay Peninsula.,Vocabulary,Marcus Aurelius: Roman emperor from AD 160-180. Monte Carlo: Tourist
17、 resort and gambling Mecca in Monaco on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. Tartar: Violent person hard to control. Yacht: Small sailboat.,Building Suspense,DEF: Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audiences percep
18、tions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic moment, with tension being a primary emotion felt as part of the situation.,Building Suspense,The success of “The Most Dangerous Game” dep
19、ends in large part on building suspense. In executing this task, the author wastes no time. Let us review the first fifty words together to see how he accomplishes this.,Plot Diagram,Setting: Ship-Trap Island Protagonist - Rainsford Antagonist - Zaroff,Conflicts Man Vs. Man Man Vs. Nature Man Vs. Se
20、lf,Rainsford jumps over the cliff to escape from Zaroff Rainsford is hunted by Zaroff Rainsford swims to Ship-Trap Island after falling off the yacht,Rainsford hides in Zaroffs room,Rainsford and Zaroff fight,Rainsford kills Zaroff,Connell uses Indirect Characterization to develop Rainsford,Rainsfor
21、d is an excellent hunter Rainsford has written a book about hunting. Rainsford recognizes the cartridge that he picks up as that of a twenty-two caliber gun. Rainsford sets traps for Zaroff. Rainsford is the only person to survive the game with Zaroff.,Rainsford doesnt view hunting animals as murder
22、. He says animals dont understand fear. He says that Zaroff is a murderer because he hunts people.,Connell uses indirect characterization to develop Zaroff,Zaroff is an excellent hunter No one has survived his game so far. He is no longer challenged by hunting animals. He has read lots of books abou
23、t hunting.,Zaroff is sophisticated and refined. He has read books about hunting that were written in English, French and Russian. He hums a tune from an opera. He lives in a well decorated Chateau (oaken panels, high ceiling, vast refectory table). He serves a sophisticated, refined meal to Rainsfor
24、d.,Connell uses direct characterization to develop Zaroff,Zaroff is either evil or animalistic thick black eyebrows and pointed black moustache black, bright eyes dead black eyes (pg. 23) curious, red-lipped smile (18),Rainsford is motivated by the desire to stay alive,If Zaroff catches him he will
25、be killed.,Zaroff is motivated by the desire to be challenged in the hunt,Animals had ceased to challenge him. Rainsford had presented the best challenge yet.,Rainsford is a dynamic character,At the beginning he believes that animals dont feel any fear. Once he is hunted and feels fear he says he kn
26、ows how animals feel. When he confronts Zaroff at the end Rainsford tells Zaroff that he is still a beast at bay - he has adopted an animal mentality.,Universal Theme,In order to fully understand others, we must first walk in their shoes.,The mood is suspenseful,Name of the island - Ship-Trap all th
27、e references to darkness the chase,Connells tone is straightforward and non-judgmental,Connell doesnt show bias toward Rainsford or Zaroff. He doesnt judge Zaroffs game or Rainsfords opinion of hunted animals. He doesnt comment on the events of the story. He chooses a third person limited point of v
28、iew and remains within that context.,Textual Analysis Terms and Definitions,Foreshadow,Give hints about future events,Imagery,Details that appeal to the five senses,Motif,Pattern of images or symbols In this story darkness is the motif,Allusion,Reference to a famous work of art, literature, music, etc.,Hyperbole,Extreme exaggeration for effect,