Most Dangerous Game Movie (1932)

1. What are three ways the movie is similar to the story?
2. What are three ways the movie is different than the story?
   
   

The Most Dangerous Game

In preperation for our next novel, "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, we will be reading the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The story is set on a remote island in the 1930s owned by a hunter named Zaroff. On to the island comes Rainsford, a world famous hunter who came ashorte after falling overboard off his ship. What ensures raises questions about the value of human life.

1. What is the purpose of the shipboard conversation between Rainsford and Whitney?


2. How does the author attempt to get the reader to root for Rainsford against General Zaroff? How does this increase the suspense in the story?


3. If you were to write an up to date version of this story, how would you change it? What would you change in terms of setting, characters and plot?


4. Why does Zarroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins?


5. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons.


6. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game?"


7. Do you believe that Rainsford’s views on hunting will change as a result of his experience on the island? Support your answer with at least two reasons.


8. What are your reactions to the story? In particular, what do you feel this story says about the value of human life?