4th Hour ELA Discussion Board by Mrs. Egan

kolton zaroff

2014-09-29 14:55:00 UTC

zaroff is very differnt he likes ro hunt and he made a new game to hunt on his island he has no feeling dosent relly carry about any thing andverry crule man

zaroff is very smart and likes to have fun so he lets rainsford go so he can have more fun

the them is man vs man man vs nature becuse zaroff is hunting rainsfor and rains for is trying to suvie in the jungle and not to get killed

zaeoff thoyght he won the game but rainsford supried him and killed him and rainsford got out of the island

Rebecca Pirie/ Rainsford

2014-09-29 14:55:08 UTC

Rainsford is a adventurous big-game hunter. Rainsford falls off the yachet and then in up at the Amazon. Rainsford meets Zaroff at this house. Then they both hunt for jaguars. The hunting game is called ''The Dangerous Game'' and his comepetion was against Zaroff.

For example, on page 14 We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. I believe what I have read from the story from the details in the story is the Amazon sounds interesting with hunting in all.

Also what I found interesting about Rainsford is that he survived for numerous near-death experiences, from fighting in the frontlines during World War 1.

In conclusion, I thought his personalitiy was interesting because the way he act when he had a chance of killing Zaroff right there and now.

Morgan Olson; Character

2014-09-29 14:55:12 UTC

General Zaroff is a very demented and messed up character from "The Most Dangerous Game." Zaroff was practically raised to believe that murder, or just killing of animals, was okay in any way. Killing his father's prize turkeys got him praise, instead of punishment. Usually, killing so carelessly like that is a sign of a murderer to be. Even though Zaroff was obviously insane, and not much of a very good person, he was still an interesting character of the book. His politeness towards Rainsford made it a surprise when it turned out he was a killer.

Taylor Munro

2014-09-29 14:55:14 UTC

General Zaroff is a very disturbed man in "The Most Dangerous Game". First, when Zaroff and Rainsford first meet , Rainsford notices something odd. For example his eyes were black and very bright. Also, Zaroff asks Rainford if he want to see his trophies. In conclusion, General Zaffor is a sick disturbed man.

Derik Porrett

2014-09-29 14:55:19 UTC

Rainsford, is an adventurous big-game hunter who confronts the nature of life and death for the first time in his life during his few frightening days on Ship-Trap Island.

adam chanda; General Zaroff

2014-09-29 14:55:24 UTC

Zaroff is a very dark kind of hunter. First, Zaroff hunts men and has a cold out look on hunting. His pg 21"training school", is more like a dungen where peaple train agenst there will.Also, Zaroff acts like it is all just a game and that it is not a big deal. Zaroff evil hunter role in the story adds a kind of darkness to the story.

Alexia Hill : rainsford

2014-09-29 14:55:25 UTC

Rainsford is an adventurous big-game hunter in "the most dangerous game" first, he was on his way to the amazon to hunt jaguar with whitney, but he became very curious in the gunshots he heard but leaned a little to far and fell into the Caribbean for example "he struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the was from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water made gag and strangle" pg.15 also, what i found interesting about Rainsford is when Zaroff went to hunt him he had to try to keep his nerve even though he's hunted big-game in conclusion Rainsford did very well at playing this role in the story he figured out how to beat Zaroff he was able to think like him.

Nick Bilinski/characters

2014-09-29 14:55:26 UTC

Rainsford is a hunter. He was going on a trip to the amazon to hunt jaguars. He ended up fall off the boat tried to grab his pipe from falling off the boat. He swam to shore of "ship trap" island to find a house. I think he pretty clever for building all those traps. He also is very brave if he jump off a cliff into rocky water. In conclusion, I think that Rainsford is a cool guy.

Alex Fusee/Characters

2014-09-29 14:55:27 UTC

Sanger Rainsford is a very wise character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First Rainsford is a wise man by putting traps so general zaroff would be hit by one of his traps. For example on pg 26 "Rainsford,"called the genral "if your within the sound of my voice, as i suppose you are , let me congratulate you. not many men know how to make a Malay mancatcher." Also Rainsford is very brave because he jumped of the cliff to save himself.in conclusion Rainsford outsmarted the creepy general.

jasmin stencel /character

2014-09-29 14:55:27 UTC

General Zaroff is a very disturbing character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First, the General has admitted to hunting humans for his own entertainment. For example, when Rainsford says 'But no animal can reason." General replies with "there is one that can," on page 20. Also, General claims to have tons of people locked in the cellar. In conclusion, the General is a very creepy mysterious man.

Xena/Characters

2014-09-29 14:55:38 UTC

Rainsford is a good man in "The Most Dangerous Games". He plays the part of a man who has feel off his boat while trying to go hunt in the Amazon. When he gets on the island he finds this mysterious man by the name of general Zaroff. After a long talk with the general. Rainsford goes to sleep to be ready for the hunt the next day. As the day goes by of them hunting, Rainsford jumps off the cliff after making three traps that have not failed but have not did what he wanted. He sneaks into Zaroff's house and kills him. And that night on he got to sleep in a comfortable bed.

Mikhaila Martin: Character

2014-09-29 14:55:39 UTC

Sanger Ransiford is a very smart, and adventerous character in "The Most Dangerous Game" First he falls off a boat and meets a strange man on an island who kills people, and Ransiford has to fight for his life. For example, "Thank you, I am a hunter not a murderer." pg.21 explains how he can hunt, but for animals only. Also, Ransiford has great knowledge of trap building, and without it he might not have lived through that hunt. Rans

Ryan Korolden/Character

2014-09-29 14:55:40 UTC

General Zaroff is a crazy, non-sense man. First he traps ships and captures people to keep on his island. Second he uses those people to hunt the most dangerous prey; man "Hunting? what you speak of it murder." pg.21. Third he makes Ransford play is game and be hunted for 3 days "You will join me in my game"pg.23. In conclusion, General Zaroff is an insane no regard for human life man.

Logan Hinkley /Characters

2014-09-29 14:55:41 UTC

Rainsford is a very adventerous character in "The Most Dangerous Game". First, Rainsford is a big-game hunter, that was heading to the Amazon to hunt jaguars, until he heard a noise and fell off his boat. For example Rainsford and Whitney were talking and Whitney said "We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting." " The best sport in the world." agreed Rainsford, on page 13 and 14. also, Rainsford knows how to build most traps like the Malay Man-catcher, a Burmese tiger pit and some sort of trap he learned in Uganda. In conclusion, Rainsford used what he knew to help him survive and not get killed.

Jeffrey

2014-09-29 14:55:44 UTC

General Zaroff is a sick and twisted man in "The Most Dangerous Game." He traps sailors then hunts them for fun. for example general zaroff said "I hunt sailors from ships." Also general zaroff does not regret doing this, he is fine with it. In conclusion General Zaroff is crazy.

Kurtis Depner

2014-09-29 14:55:44 UTC

Sanger Rainsford is a very smart character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First, Rainsford builds multiple traps in attempt to kill Zaroff. For example, "If you are within the sound of my voice, as i suppose you are, let me congratulate upi. Not many men know how to make a Malay mancatcher," from page 26. Also, Rainsford was able to recall all the traps from his previous hunting trips. In conclusion, Rainsford was a very smart person from "The Most Dangerous Game."

Luke Dowd ::Characters

2014-09-29 14:55:47 UTC

rainsford is a very good hunter. he is brave and kiled General Zaroff and Ivan. he is a very brave and strong willed man. he hunts and writes books. he hid from crazy General Zaroff and his rapid dogs. Also his physcopath servant Ivan. Rainsford is also very adventerous.

Noah Bradshaw

2014-09-29 14:55:55 UTC

Rainsford, is a very intelligent character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First, he is one of the only men to know how to build a Malay mancatcher. For example on page 26 Zaroff tells him " not many men know how to make a Malay mancatcher." Also i found rainsford to be a tough quarry to hunt. In conclusion, Rainsford is a better hunter and quarry than Zaroff.

K E L S E Y : characters

2014-09-29 14:55:57 UTC

Rainsford is a very adventurous big-game hunter, who on his trip to the Amazon, fell off of his boat. You can first tell that he has great survival skills, when it came to swimming to shore and saving his strength, and tracking through the jungle, finding footprints. It seems he can handle any challenge that is brought to him, even when a cannibalistic man wants to try to hunt him. Rainsford bravely kept his nerve, and agreed, seeing as it would be the only way to make it back alive. I find it interesting that he was able to remain calm. Most people would have gone mad knowing they were being hunted like that. I guess Rainsford's years of fighting in World War 1 helped him to know about the "battle grounds" and how to react to his surroundings. In conclusion, Rainsford is a subtle, well-trained man. He has grounded morals on hunting, and the world around him.

Lucas Sanderson; General Zaroff

2014-09-29 14:55:58 UTC

General Zaroff is a very mysterious, creepy character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First, he tells Rainsford that he traps sailors and hunts them for fun. For example on page 21 Zaroff says "If my quarry ecludes me for three whole days, he wins the game. if I find him, he loses." Also he is very nice to Rainsford like on page 26 Zaroff says " Rainsford, if you are within the sound of my voice, as i suppose you are, let me congratulate you. Not many men know how to build a Malay mancatcher." In conclusion, General Zaroff is a twisted man that shows no emotion.

Dylan Murphy;Character

2014-09-29 14:56:06 UTC

Zaroff is a frightening character who hunts and shows no mercy to the human being in ''The Most Dangerous Game'' General Zaroff is disturbing and has mental issues but as crazy as he is General Zaroff is a very skilled hunter and that makes him dangerous like when he found rainsford in the tree and just laughed and walked away like he was some joke and killing him then was a waste of his time.

Ryan wixon characters

2014-09-29 14:56:14 UTC

Rainsford is a big game hunter on his way to the amazon to hunt leopard while havng a nice chat with his friend he hears gunshots and goes to listen while reaching for his pipe after he drops it he goes to reach for it then falls off the boat

Garrett Snider; Characters

2014-09-29 14:56:21 UTC

General Zaroff is a very insane man in "The Most Dangerous Game". He is very sadistic. For example, in the book he says, "it gives me pleasure." (pg.21) He is talking about how he hunts humans. Also, I found that the General was very spoiled growing up. In conclusion, Zaroff appears to be a very messed up man

Hunter Trombley Charters

2014-09-29 14:57:00 UTC

Rainsford is on his way to the amazon to hunt jaguar. He fell off his yacht and found General Zaroffs house. he was greeted by Ivan at the door. later on in the night he found out that Ivan does not know how to talk and that he is knoghter. then he found out that General Zaroff hunts humans for fun.

Melanie Burnette; Characters

2014-09-29 14:57:44 UTC

Sanger Rainsford is a very daring character in "The Most Dangerous Game." First, fell off the boat on the way to the amazon. For example, page 14, "he lunged for it; a short, hoarse cry came from his lips as he realized he reached to far and lost his balance. Also, when Rainsford was being hunted by Zarroff he jumped off the cliff into the jagged rocks. For example, page 27, "he heard the hounds, then leaped far out into the see." In conclusion, Rainsford was a very daring and adventurous character in "The Most Dangerous Game."

shelby doan ; characters

2014-09-29 15:00:11 UTC

General Zaroff is a creepy character in "The Most Dangerous Game".First, Zaroff has no feelings and he likes to play his own game that is killing humans. For example, "i wanted the ideal animal to hunt," explained the general. "So i said: 'what are the attributes of an ideal quarry?' and the answer was, above all, it must be able to reason." "but no animal can reason," objected Rainsford. " My dear fellow,"said the general, " there is one that can" pg. #20 Also, Zaroff starves his hounds so he can let them go to chase after his hunt. In conclusion Zaroff is a messed up person and scarry person to ever come face to face with.

Ethan Schulz/charac

2014-09-29 15:00:28 UTC

Rainsford is a very smart character in "The Most Dangerous Game."First, he knows a lot about hunting. For example, page 26 he knew how to build the Malay mancatcher. Also, page 27 when he was being hunted by general Zaroff he jumped off of the cliff into the jagged rocks. In conclusion thats why i think rainsford is smart

Tristian Caplinger; Characters

2014-09-29 15:00:55 UTC

Sanger Rainsford is a very adventurous, big-game hunter in "the Most Dangerous Game." He and his friend Whitney had gone on a trip to the Amazon to hunt the jaguars. Late at night Rainsford had fallen of the boat into the sea. He swam his way to shore with the little strength he had. Throughout the book Rainsford faced many other challenges as well, such as being hunted down by General Zaroff. No one Zaroff has trapped has been able to win his game, but Rainsford did. Another challenge Rainsford faced was when he got his leg stuck in the quicksand, he dug his way out but ended up creating a Burmese Tiger pit to trap General Zaroff. In the end Rainsford has shown how strong he can be, after he defeated Zaroff.

aj agbay

2014-09-29 15:00:55 UTC

general zaroff is a insain man with no remorse for any other man. rainsford is a skilled hunter will a very bright mind . for example when he made the malay man cacher that was very smart of rainsford also he is very swift minded in this story. in conclusion riasford preformace in this story was vrey interasting

jasmin stencel/ theme

2014-09-29 15:04:27 UTC

The idea that reason versus instinct is an acceptable concept. This theme could be considered because my instinct wouldn't tell me to hunt humans. For example, on page 20, Rainsford says "Hunting? Good God, General Zaroff what you speak of is murder." Honestly, my first thought was to reason, maybe a bigger animal. I would hope that my first instinct would tell me to hunt animals and not technically commit murder. In conclusion, I believe that reason versus instinct fits the story.

Derik Porrett /Theme

2014-09-29 15:05:58 UTC

Reason versus instinct is an acceptable concept. No persons instinct would tell them to hunt human. On page 20 Rainsford says "what you speak of is murder!" I thought it was going to be a deformed animal not people. I would hope my first instinct would be to hunt animals not murder people. In conclusion, i believe that reason and instinct is the theme.

Ryan Korolden/THeme

2014-09-29 15:06:28 UTC

The effects of war: General Zaroff and Ransford have too very different sight on there experiences from the war. First they both started out hunting animals and both understood the men were to me kill to defend their country. On page 20-21 they decuss hunting and how men not in war is murder. To be honest i think that this theme can be wrong and right because war is hard and to Zaroff was a lot better, but I don't believe that it is a reason to trap men and kill them for fun, war should not be a reason for that. In conclusion, Zaroff and Ransofrd had a huge opposite on the hunting and point of war.

Morgan Olson; Theme

2014-09-29 15:06:31 UTC

The main theme of the story would be that any man, or animal, can be controlled by fear unless they are intelligent enough to have some reasoning skills in them. On page 20, General Zaroff states; "The animal had nothing but his legs and his instinct. Instinct is no match for reason." In conclusion, reason is very important in the game of hunting, but you would still need good instincts to yourself in order to survive.

Taylor Munro/Theme

2014-09-29 15:07:33 UTC

The idea that the effects of war is a acceptable concept. First, General Zaroff asks Rainsford to go hunting with him, but Rainsford refuses. For example, on page 19 Zaroff says 'We will have some capital hunting, you and I. To be honest, I think that effects of war is acceptable because every hunt has different type of effects. In conclusion, killings animals is ok, but dont kill humans

Garrett Snider; Motif

2014-09-29 15:08:54 UTC

The idea of the color red is a gruesome concept. This motif was evident in the story when Rainsford fell off the boat and landed in the,"The blood-warm waters", as seen on page 14. To be honest, i think this motif is very dark and disturbing. In conclusion, This motif shows up many times in the story and is bone-chilling.

Kurtis Depner: Themes

2014-09-29 15:10:04 UTC

The idea that the effects of war effected both General Zaroff and Rainsford is a well supported concept. First, this theme was evident towards the middle before Zaroff started hunting Rainsford. For example, on page 26, we see Rainsford compares his digging in France during World War 1 to the present. To be honest, I thought that Rainsford seemed to think back to when he was in the war while being hunted by Zaroff. In conclusion, I believe that the effects of war effected how Rainsford reacted while being hunted.

Alexia hill :theme

2014-09-29 15:11:11 UTC

versus instinct is an acceptable concept this theme could be considered because the instint i had wouldnt tell me to hunt humans! for example on page 20 Rainsford states "hunting? good God, general Zaroff, what you speak of is murder." my first thought was maybe he was joking and combined diffrent species maybe and he was a scientist but no and my instinct would to hunt animals and not murder people in conclusion hunting animals wont put you in jail unless your poaching

aj agbay / theme

2014-09-29 15:11:28 UTC

i thought that the themes of man vs self and man vs man in this story was very complex. at first the theme was not evident right away u had to think a little. for example on page 27 when rainford is in the tree and panted nerve nerve nerve thats an example of man vs self. but also i thought on the same example it was man vs man in witch why would he have to keep hes nerve on hem.

Melanie Burnette; Theme

2014-09-29 15:11:34 UTC

The idea that reason versus instinct is a reasonable concept. First, when Rainsford had to be put up against General Zarroff in hunting it reflects on a human hunting an animal. For example on page 27 "he shinnied excitedly up a tree and looked back," is something an animal could do if they were being hunted. To be honest, I believe this theme is very acceptable because it means exactly the same thing. In conclusion, the idea that reason versus instinct is very reasonable because no matter what you are hunting you still do it the same exact way

Hunter Trombley /theme

2014-09-29 15:12:19 UTC

The motif was evident in the story when Rainsford fell off the yacht into "the blood warm water" page 14. i think that the motif is very scary and desterbing to most humans. In conclusion, this story is very gruesome and discusting.

Noah Bradshaw : Theme

2014-09-29 15:12:20 UTC

The idea that reason versus instinct is a reasonable concept. First, when Rainsford was put up aginst Zaroff fefects to Whitney telling Rainsford about the hunted, Rainsford just didn't care. For example on page 14 "who cares how the jaguar feels" "perhaps the jaguar." To be honest, i think that Rainsford cared about the quarry when he was one. In conclusion, think about the quarry before you kill it.

jasmin stencel/ motifs

2014-09-29 15:13:32 UTC

I believe darkness is a very suitable motif. First, darkness just represents the text considering Rainsford fell off the boat at night. For example, on page 15 it says "The lights of the yacht became faint and ever vanishing fireflies..." There wouldn't be lights on if it was during the day. In my opinion darkness describes the story as a motif best. In conclusion, darkness represents the setting and gives the short story a creepy edge.

Xena Herzog/Theme

2014-09-29 15:14:37 UTC

Reason versus instinct is an acceptable concept. The theme is considered because you would not think one man would hunt his own kind. To any person the would be murder, like what Rainsford said on page 20 "Hunting? Good God, General Zaroff what you speak of is murder." I believe that the is true but i didn't think a man would kill his own kind. In conclusion, I believe that reason versus instinct fits the story.

Nick Bilinski/themes

2014-09-29 15:15:15 UTC

The theme is about the hunter and the prey but a lot werider. Zaroff likes to hunt humans instead of animal like deer a stuff like that. He give the people three day to escape him. If you survive the three days he will put you on the main land, but none have won yet.until Rainsfond came on the island.

K E L S E Y: theme

2014-09-29 15:16:17 UTC

The main theme of the story is a classic among our world. Fear takes over our thoughts, and effects our actions. Reasoning can be a factor, in how fear effects our minds. It's a bit morbid, really. How easily we can be controlled. Our minds cloud over with our worst horrors, and we lost it. You won't think straight. You will lose your nerve, go completely mad, and the anxiety becomes too much. Fear, is what I like to call, the center of the universe. The unknown darkness, because everyone is scared of something. To be completely honest, Rainsford's fear of being hunted by a crazed cannibalistic monster, is normal. Who wouldn't be scared of that?

Derik Porrett; Motif

2014-09-29 15:17:06 UTC

I believe Night time is a motif. First, The night time is when all scary things happen, usually. When Rainsford fell off the boat on page 15. "The lights from the boat grew faint and ever vanishing fireflies." In conclusion i think night time is a motif because all of the suspense moments seemed to happen at night.

adam chanda; theme

2014-09-29 15:17:17 UTC

Reason v.s instinct is a reasonabal concept.This was evident when Rainford and Zaroff were talking to eachathere about hunting.On pg 20 Zaroff said that,"Instinct was no mach for reason.This theme is not very commen in books and I find it interesting. Zaroff was right but also wrong about instincts for solgers use it in battle.

Taylor Munro/Symbols

2014-09-29 15:17:41 UTC

The idea that The Island is a great concept. First, towards the end of the story Rainsford has a slight chance of leaving. Either to jump off the island or to eaten by dogs. For example on page 27, we see the the text says " Twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed. Rainsford hesitated. He heard the hounds. Then he leaped for out in to sea". To be honest, I think that The Island is a great because the whole story basically takes place on a island. In conclusion, you either hunt or die on a island, you never know if your going to leave.

alysha valcore/theme

2014-09-29 15:18:36 UTC

i think the theme is that fear can control what you do or say fear can make you not think straight

ryan wixon: theme

2014-09-29 15:18:39 UTC

i beleive the theme of the story is hunt or be hunted due to the fact that the story revolves around one person hunting another also rainsford has to deal with his emotions and stay calm to keep his head clear while trying to outrun general zaroff so it could also fall into man vs man or man vs self as seen on page 25 he says to himself "i will not lose my nerve i will not lose my nerve" its man vs self i beleive its relevent to the story to the pure fact that he needs to remain calm even though hes under so much pressure to think straight.

Luke Dowd ::motif

2014-09-29 15:19:08 UTC

General Zaroff kills humans because he has hunted every type of animal. He got bored hunting dangerous game. so whenever a human washed up on the island he would give them a home and feed them, then he would send them out into the wild for 3 days or else they would get tortured by Ivan. he has been hunting since he was 10.

Dylan Murphy;Theme

2014-09-29 15:19:43 UTC

I believe man vs man is a reasonable theme for this story. Although you have read a little to get the theme like on pg 22 where General Zaroff is telling Rainsford to get raedy for the hunt and by hunt i mean get ready to get hunted.

Garrett Snider; Theme

2014-09-29 15:19:45 UTC

The idea of the effects of war, very reasonable concept. This theme is evident on page 20: "No other hunting compares with it for an instant.". To be honest, I thought this was a great theme that showed up multiple times in the story. In conclusion, this theme is very interesting to the story.

Logan Hinkley/ Theme

2014-09-29 15:19:49 UTC

The idea that man versus instinct is a reasonable concept. First, when Zaroff told Rainsford that he had to be hunted and survive to get off the island it reflects on a man hunting a animal. For example, on page 27 " He shinnied up a tree excitedly and looked back", its like what a real animal would do if it were being hunted. To be honest, I think this theme can be acceptable because, it means the same thing as a human hunting an animal. In conclusion, the idea that man versus instinct is a theme that can be reasoned with.

Alexia Hill : symbols

2014-09-29 15:20:55 UTC

the idea that darkness is a concept first, when Rainsford fell off the yacht he started swimming "Rainsford heard a sound. It came out of the darkness..." found on pg. 15 to be honest i thought this book was very suspensful in conclusion it was very creepy creative book

Mikhaila Martin: Theme

2014-09-29 15:21:38 UTC

The idea that the effects of war is the theme is an acceptable concept. First this theme began being evident near the middle of the story. For example, when General Zaroff tells Ransiford that he hunts humans on page 20, Ransiford became outraged and said his experiences in the war "Did not make me condone coldblooded murder." pg21. To be honest, I belive the theme is very suitable to the story. In conclusion, the theme the effects of war is very evident in the story and supports it very well

Ryan Korolden/Motif

2014-09-29 15:22:01 UTC

The idea that the color red is a killing concept. First this comes up a lot when he is coming form the water to the house, also while he is playing the game and a lot of red things in the house. For example, "The cry was pinched off as the blood-warm water of the Caribbean sea closed over head"pg.14. Also "One patched of weeds was stained crimson"pg.16. To be honest i think that the color red is a great Motif in the movie it describes all of the killing and the bad things that happened on the island. In conclusion, the color red really bleeds the detail and information of the terrible things there.

Melanie Burnette;Motifs

2014-09-29 15:22:05 UTC

The idea that the color red is a reasonable concept. First, when Rainsford fell off the boat. For example on page 14, "the cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea closed over his head." To be honest this is a great motif to describe the text because of all the things it uses red to describe. In conclusion, the color red is a very acceptable motif referring to "The Most Dangerous Game

Ethan Schulz/thea

2014-09-29 15:22:25 UTC

the thought

Dylan Murphy;Motif/symbol

2014-09-29 15:22:38 UTC

Evil is a perfect motif for this story. First evil represents General zaroff and his game of human hunting. like on page 22 where General Zaroff wants to show off his library of heads to rainsford. To be honest my thought on evil is perfect about this story.In conclusion ithink evil is a perfevt motif for ''The Most Dangerous Game.''

Morgan Olson; Symbols

2014-09-29 15:22:41 UTC

The idea that the jungle is more of a trapped off closed space is kind of a smart way to think of it. To think the Shiptrap island is more of a 'trap' or 'box' that Rainsford was put in, like the 'trap' or 'box' that he was put in when he entered Zaroff's hunt. No matter which way he goes, there's more jungle and Zaroff to be found. Like when Rainsford wakes up the next day on the shore, all he can see in jungle brush surrounded by water with jagged rocks, and no safe way out but in. On page 15, "Dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs. What perils that tangle of trees and underbrush might hold for him did not concern Rainsford just then." To be honest, I think using the jungle as a form of box for Rainsford hunt was a bit smart.

Lucas Sanderson; Motifs

2014-09-29 15:22:50 UTC

The idea that the color red, is a reasonable concept. First, when Rainsford fell into the water it described that the water was blood-warm. For example, when he fell in on page 14 it says "The cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea closed over his head. To be honest, this motif is great because it gives good description of the story. In conclusion, this motif created good suspense for current event in the story.

2014-09-29 15:24:16 UTC

shelby doan ; theme

2014-09-29 15:24:24 UTC

The idea that the effects of war is an important concept. First, when Rainsford first walks into the building talkng to Zaroff and Zaroff tells Rainsford that Ivan is a cossack. For example on pg. 17 we see "is he Russian" "he is a Cossack" said the general. To be honest, i thought would of been different about the war and i didn't know Ivan was a Cossack. In conclusion, The war did have an effect on Zaroff and Ivan.

aj agbay motfis

2014-09-29 15:24:27 UTC

the idea of the color red is an darker concept of the story from the begging this motif was not as evident as i thougth i could have been.like on page 14 when rainsford fell into the bloodwarm water i didnt pick up on the auther setting the word blood up in that early of the story to show that the story start with the warm of blood that it would end the same way.

alysha valcore/motif

2014-09-29 15:24:47 UTC

i think fear is a motif because rainsford doesn't want to die so he made him self not die by saying i will not die

Derik Porrett; RESPONSE

2014-09-29 15:24:58 UTC

@Hunter Trombley

i agree that this story is very gruesome and discussing. So many moments of suspense and parts where a crazy man talks about how he loves to kill people. Its hard to put it in perspective that people could be this gruesome but in reality people are that crazy.

Hunter Trombley motif

2014-09-29 15:25:27 UTC

The idea of the color red is a bone-chilling concept. First, when fell into the water it said that the water was "blood warm." Second, "the cry was pinched off as the blood warm of the carribian sea closed over head" page 14 .

Tristian Caplinger; Theme

2014-09-29 15:26:06 UTC

The idea that reason verse instinct is an acceptable concept. A place we saw this theme in the book was when Zaroff tells Rainsford he either has to be hunted and survive to get off the island relflects on a man hunting an animal.

Kurtis Depner: Motifs

2014-09-29 15:26:06 UTC

The idea that the color red is a constant motif in "The Most Dangerous Game" is a true concept. First, it is shown when Rainsford falls off the boat and into the water. For example, on page 14, we see that he describes the water as blood-warm. To be honest, I thought that gave me a feeling like something bad was about to happen. In conclusion, I thought that the color red was a motif that appeared multiple time in "The Most Dangerous Game".

Dylan Murphy;General Zaroff

2014-09-29 15:26:16 UTC

General Zaroff had a very clever and yet at the same time a very twisted and sick personality as he played his role in ''The Most Dangerous Game.''

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2014-09-29 15:26:57 UTC

Noah Bradshaw: Motif

2014-09-29 15:26:58 UTC

The idea that the color red is a scary constant of the story. First the color red usually means violence. For example on page 17 "and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth" and that was talking about the murder man Zaroff. To be honest i think Zaroff is crazy. In conclusion red is a bad color that relates to blood, which is bad

Alexia Hill

2014-09-29 15:27:10 UTC

Jeffrey Ramsey; Theme

2014-09-29 15:27:29 UTC

The idea that reason versus instinct is a reasonable concept

Taylor Munro/Response

2014-09-29 15:27:45 UTC

@JasminStencel

I found you comment "Darkness represents the setting and gives the short story a creepy edge", to be a great way to give someone a small idea about the story. First I agree about darkness being a moif, because a lot of the story takes place when its dark. Furthermore, saying that darkness is a great motif because the story starts and ends when its dark outside. Also, describing what happens at the end of the story would be good too. In conclusion, your response about darkness was very descriptive.

K E L S E Y: motif

2014-09-29 15:27:46 UTC

Darkness plays a subtle role in this story. Darkness is the unknown, and what lingers within is, well, dark. You don't know what to expect. What you'll see, what you'll hear. It could be anything. Especially when you're being hunted by a manic cannibal. I would be petrified. Blood also plays a subtle, yet important role. The few hints of it they give, "blood-warm waters, red-lipped smile, stained crimson, etc." they are simple details, really. Yet they add the effect of gore, thoughts of death, and suspense to the story.

Xena Herzog/Motif

2014-09-29 15:27:54 UTC

Darkness plays an important part in this role. Throughout the story its a dark part when Rainsford finds out Zaroff kills his own kind. That his not something you hear everyday. If I heard that I would be shocked and scared for my life and never want to think about Zaroff again. But he played it cool. Another part of darkness is at throughout the plots when Rainsford sets those traps and hurts his shoulder, kills the best dog and kills Ivan. Also when he sneaks into Zaroff's room and kills him. In conclusion, I think that darkness plays a great part in this role.

Nick Bilinski/Motifs

2014-09-29 15:28:07 UTC

The story "The Most Dangerous Game"use word involving red which means volence like "blood-warm water of the cariibbean sea over his head " pg.14 Then he found general Zaroff and he found out Zaroff hunts humans.

jasmin stencel/ response

2014-09-29 15:28:26 UTC

@TaylorMunro

I found your comment, "either to jump off the island or be eaten by dogs." I agree that the island is a very good symbol to represent the story. You used a very good quote from the book to explain yourself. The island is acceptable for this type of story considering he jumped off one. In conclusion, your response about the symbol as an island was very suitable.

ryan wixon : conclusion

2014-09-29 15:28:31 UTC

in conclusion the most dangerous game is a quite clever but also entertaining story due to the fact that that general zarrof is hunting humans its a first for me and really surprised me that he happend to hunt humans .

Melanie Burnette; Response

2014-09-29 15:31:31 UTC

@TaylorMunro

I found your comment "General Zarroff is a very disturbed man" to be very agreeable. First, I agree it was very odd when General Zarroff asked Rainsford if he wanted to see his trophies. Futhermore, it was strange because he was talking about the human heads. Also, it was very odd when Zarroff told Rainsford about the people he keeps in his cellar. In conclusion, your response about General Zarroff was very reasonable.

ryan wixon motif

2014-09-29 15:31:50 UTC

the motive for general zaroff is that well hes hunted almost every big game and has seemed to lose the thrill factor for the danger therefor he beleives if he hunts humans it opens a whole new area of entertainment.

Alexia Hill : response

2014-09-29 15:32:15 UTC

@meanieburnette

i find your comment very true first i agree with just about everything furthermore you are very true in the theme i get what you mean in conclusion about the theme was very reasonable

alysha valcore/symbol

2014-09-29 15:32:22 UTC

a great symbol would be the island cause zaroff has the hole island to him self so he thinks he can do anything he wants that's why i think the island is a symbol

Garrett Snider; Reponse

2014-09-29 15:32:47 UTC

@derikporrett

I found your comment "The night is when all scary things happen at night", to be very spot on. I agree with your statement. I think you know a lot about this story. In conclusion, your comment on darkness, was very refreshing.

Logan Hinkley; Motif

2014-09-29 15:33:31 UTC

The idea that the color red is a odd concept.First, all of the details and the ideas of the violence and blood

ryan wixon respnse

2014-09-29 15:34:18 UTC

@morgan olson

i enjoy the way u think of the island and the only safe way to go is into the jungle its clever and i wouldve never thought of it it provides a different way of looking at the setting for the story.

Ryan Korolden/RESPONSE

2014-09-29 15:34:43 UTC

@GarrettSnider

I found your comment i think this motif is dark and disturbing to be a very well said detail. First i agree because the stuff it describes like the blood just mean all the murder there. Furthermore, it was disturbing that when he got there he found blood probably from one of the humans that were killed there. Although, it was just blood that is was describing it was describing blood from the murder and the lost blood from a human being. In conclusion, your response the motif was a very dark and distributing is a very well said detail about the murder.

Lucas Sanderson; Theme

2014-09-29 15:34:44 UTC

The idea that the effects of war is a good concept. First, Zaroff goes by General Zaroff goes to show his dominance. For example, on page 17 it says " I've read your book about hunting snow leopards in Tibet, you see explained the man, I am General Zaroff. To be honest, this theme is good for the story because it shows that the good guy wins. In conclusion, The effects of war is great for this story.

aj agbay response

2014-09-29 15:35:11 UTC

@derikporrett

l found your comment about when every thing starts to get more scary at night. first i agree with u about the sence of dackness puting a twest in the story futhermore u can feel the tension of dackness in this story in concuton about your coment about darkness was vey right.

Kurtis Depner; Response

2014-09-29 15:36:28 UTC

Ethan Schulz/theam

2014-09-29 15:37:34 UTC

the idea that rainsford and zaroff hunt each other

adam chanda; Motif

2014-09-29 15:38:20 UTC

Darkness is a strong motif. The dark was presint in/

K E L S E Y: response

2014-09-29 15:38:46 UTC

@morganolson I completely agree with your statements on the character General Zaroff. He is a morbid, disgusting human being, but growing up with his father praising him for KILLING A CHICKEN BA-CAW, probably didn't help. Just saying.

Noah Bradshaw/ response

2014-09-29 15:40:15 UTC

@ryanwixon

I found your quote from paragraph 3 undecided. I agee

Shelby doan; symbol

2014-09-29 19:07:51 UTC

The idea that the jungle is an great concept. First, The Jungle was evident in the text when Zaroff is hunting Rainsford. For example, on pg. 24 we see " that Rainsford made a trail for Zaroff to fallow and climbs up the tree and tries to hide himself with branches. To be honest, I thought the it was more of a forest but, they discribe it more of a jungle. which makes it more interesting. In conclusion, the jungle was well described and a great play to have half the story take place and that their are more obstacles.

Shelby doan ; responce

2014-09-29 19:24:37 UTC

@Kelsey

I found your comment "darkness plays a subtle roll in this story" to be true. First I agree because it is mostly dark out with possibly a little little that could come through the tree tops. Furthermore, it makes it more suspenseful cause its in the dark and its hard to see and can easily get spooked. Also, darkness can get you hurt or killed quickly cause you cant see and someone or something can come up behind your from nowhere. In conclusion, your response about darkness was very detailed and interesting and also true.

Jeffrey Ramsey; theme

2014-09-29 23:20:13 UTC

The idea that reason v.s. instinct is a resonable concept. first

Mikhaila Martin: Symbol

2014-09-30 00:05:28 UTC

The idea that the jungle is the symbol is a very reasonable concept. First the jungle is the main setting of the story. Everything on the island is surronded by the dark, dense jungle. For example when Ransiford arrives on the island he said that there was only unbroken jungle surrounding him. To be honest without the jungle the entire story would be changed because it represents how errie, deserted, and abandoned the island is. In conclusion, like i ssaid before without the jungle the story would be changed.

Nick Bilinski/ response

2014-09-30 00:05:59 UTC

@loganhinkley

I think your comment is right. i agree, I think that your thinking is what i thought. I thought that red means danger or violence.

Mikhaila Martin: Response

2014-09-30 00:25:37 UTC

@jasminstencil

I agree with your statement that without the darkness the story would not be as suspensfull. Dont get me wrong the story is still creepy as it is, but the darkness makes the story more errie, and unpredictable. Darkness creates a more creepy spin on everything.

Rebecca/ Response

2014-09-30 00:35:54 UTC

@Kelseyhartway

I agree with you because it has the little details about Rainsford. Example: years of fighting in World War 1 helped him to know about the "battle grounds" and how to react to his surroundings.

Rebecca Pirie: Theme

2014-09-30 00:42:16 UTC

The beginning of the story is about is that they go to the Amazon to do this hunting competeion "The Dangerous Game". Then they go to his house that's when they meet. Then they split up after they walk there at the Amazon. Then they both start.

Rebecca Pirie: Symbol

2014-09-30 00:50:56 UTC

The idea of the jungle is the is where most of the things happened in the story such as, having "The Most Dangerous Game" competeion. They hunted at the jungle was jaguars. Then that where Zaroff house was too. I think the author made the setting good because it made us keep on reading more and more throughout the story such as the jungle.

Alex Fusee/theme

2014-09-30 01:36:55 UTC

the theme is the hunter becomes the hunter. As seen on pg 26 Zaroff is hunting Rainsford. Rainsford out smarts his predertor.

Alex Fusee/motif

2014-09-30 01:59:45 UTC

darkness is a motif, a mysterious thing that rainford has no idea whats going to happen at night.

Alex Fusee/reponse

2014-09-30 02:06:23 UTC

@logan hickly i agree that red is a odd color it plays a creepy role as blood.

Lucas Sanderson; Response

2014-09-30 10:30:54 UTC

Hunter Trombley: motif

2014-09-30 14:29:04 UTC

The idea that darkness shrouds Ship-Trap island accentuates the shadowy recesses that lie behind logic and reason is a great concept. First, the lighthouse guiding ships to the island is an example of the darkness of the island shadows the logic and reason of the ships. For example, When Whitney says "The moist black velvet air" shows that he can sense the "darkness". I like this theory about ship trap island. In conclusion, this is great theory.

Hunter Trombley: Response

2014-09-30 14:34:08 UTC

@nick Bilinski

I found your comment "blood-warm water of the cariibbean sea over his head " on pg.14. I agree that it is going to have something to do with violence.