The Most Dangerous Game
What is the name of the island?
Ship-Trap Island
Why did Zaroff stop hunting animals?
He was bored.
Hurl himself down like a panther
Simile
something that can be touched/felt
tangible
How did Rainsford end up on the island?
He fell off the yacht when he dropped his cigar and swam to the island
Rainsford says the world is comprised of what two types of creatures?
Hunters and huntees
When does Rainsford first realize he is going to be the prey?
Zaroff tells him to join the hunt or become Ivan’s sport
An apprehensive night crawled by
Personification
not producing any results, pointless
futile
Name 3 characteristics (adjectives) about Ivan.
dumb (can't speak), deaf, and strong
What choices did Zaroff give his human prey?
To be hunted or to face Ivan
How does Zaroff justify his hunting of human beings?
When Zaroff says, "I have electricity. We try to be civilized here."
Irony (verbal)
friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to
affable
Who was sailing on the yacht with Rainsford before he fell?
Whitney
What are 2 things that Zaroff does to show that he knows Rainsford is hiding in the tree?
He smiles and he blows cigarette smoke up towards the tree
How does Zaroff stock his island with humans to hunt?
He tricks ships into thinking there is a way to pass when there isn't so the rocks make the boats crash.
He lived a year in a minute.
Hyperbole
torn or deeply cut
lacerated
How does Zaroff justify his actions in his hunting game?
He believes he should use his gift of hunting.
What is the main characteristic that Zaroff wants the animals he hunts to have? (What does Zaroff want his prey to be able to do?)
Reason
What is one trap that Rainsford makes to try to catch Zaroff?
Malay man-catcher; Burmese Tiger pit, Knife-Sapling
The Cossack was the cat, he was the mouse.
Metaphor
not showing care for consequences, rash
imprudent
Name one way in which Zaroff is a hypocrite.
1. He claims to want a challenge yet sets up the game so he has many advantages.
2. He pretends to be "civilized" yet he is a murderer.