Vanessa Luna
Vanessa Luna
English 9
12-9-2014
Most Dangerous Game
In the story The Most Dangerous Game, the two main characters were Rainsford and General Zaroff. There are several similarities in their character traits, but there were also many differences.
Both men are hunters who have very violent personalities. Neither of them have any sympathy for the animals they are hunting for. Both of the characters are very intelligent, Next General Zaroff and Rainsford both have an attitude, they both felt as if they were the best hunters in the world.
For these reasons you can see that there are similarities between them.
There are also many differences between the Zaroff and Rainsford. General Zaroff is a Cossack hailing from Russia while Rainsford is an American from New York City. Based on this story you can tell General Zaroff has no morals. However, as it shown by his outrage when General Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will play the game and hunt for humans. Rainsford is sociable and outgoing. On the other hand General Zaroff seems to be lonely because he lives on a remote island with his bodyguard Ivan. In addition, General Zaroff is more self-centered then intelligent, and Rainsford is just the total opposite.
In the story General Zaroff had the opportunity to win the game by killing Rainsford, but by his ignorance he won out so he let him live assuming he would still have many more chances. In contrast, Rainsford was very careful the whole time and he was smart enough to think of swimming around the island instead of allowing General Zaroff to catch and kill him. For these reasons, you can conclude that there are many differences between Rainsford and General Zaroff.
In conclusion, Zaroff is a cruel and unfeeling person, Rainsford is a funny guy who has sense of humor and witty. In the end of this, you can see that General Zaroff and Rainsford have many similarities and differences.
English 9
12-9-2014
Most Dangerous Game
In the story The Most Dangerous Game, the two main characters were Rainsford and General Zaroff. There are several similarities in their character traits, but there were also many differences.
Both men are hunters who have very violent personalities. Neither of them have any sympathy for the animals they are hunting for. Both of the characters are very intelligent, Next General Zaroff and Rainsford both have an attitude, they both felt as if they were the best hunters in the world.
For these reasons you can see that there are similarities between them.
There are also many differences between the Zaroff and Rainsford. General Zaroff is a Cossack hailing from Russia while Rainsford is an American from New York City. Based on this story you can tell General Zaroff has no morals. However, as it shown by his outrage when General Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will play the game and hunt for humans. Rainsford is sociable and outgoing. On the other hand General Zaroff seems to be lonely because he lives on a remote island with his bodyguard Ivan. In addition, General Zaroff is more self-centered then intelligent, and Rainsford is just the total opposite.
In the story General Zaroff had the opportunity to win the game by killing Rainsford, but by his ignorance he won out so he let him live assuming he would still have many more chances. In contrast, Rainsford was very careful the whole time and he was smart enough to think of swimming around the island instead of allowing General Zaroff to catch and kill him. For these reasons, you can conclude that there are many differences between Rainsford and General Zaroff.
In conclusion, Zaroff is a cruel and unfeeling person, Rainsford is a funny guy who has sense of humor and witty. In the end of this, you can see that General Zaroff and Rainsford have many similarities and differences.