The Most Dangerous Game Character by Maddi https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe en-us 2016-10-07 18:59:41 UTC 2025-10-02 22:54:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Rainsford mcbrown101 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129229173 Rainsford is the main protagonist in "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. Rainsford is a hunter from New York who is on a hunting trip when he becomes stranded on Ship-Trap Island. It is revealed in the story that he is a world renowned hunter who has even written his own books, and also served in World War 1. ]]> 2016-10-07 19:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129229173 Words jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614374 “Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?” This quote is from the beginning of the short story, and portrays how at first, Rainsford believes that hunters should have no sympathy for their prey. 

"Rainsford did not want to believe what his reason told him was true, but the truth was as evident as the sun that had by now pushed through the morning mists. The general was playing with him! The general was saving him for another day's sport! The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. Then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror." This quote from the text signifies Rainsford finally being able to empathize with the animals he hunts; a turn in his character. He now understands the fear and terror. of being hunted

"The general made one of his deepest bows. 'I see,' he said. 'Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford.'...

He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided."
In the ending of the short story, it is implied that Rainsford beat Zaroff at his own game, and killed him. When Zaroff first revealed to him that he hunted humans, Rainsford was appalled and said he would never condone murder. However, due to his environment, Rainsford clearly made an exception for General Zaroff, and killed him himself. 
]]> 2016-10-10 19:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614374 Actions jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614456 Rainsford is a skilled hunter and trapper, so he knows the hunt. He does what he has to do to survive such setting up traps to kill or misleading someone. Before getting stranded o the island, Rainsford had no empathy for animals and that they had no feelings or emotions. This might be different in the end after he is hunted and may have more respect for animals, but we never find out if he is a changed person in his beliefs. ]]> 2016-10-10 19:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614456 Appearance jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614494 Rainsford is not physically described, other than having good eyes and a strong build that includes quick reflexes and clumsiness. ]]> 2016-10-10 19:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614494 Thoughts jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614580 Rainsford was a brave character in the story because he was able to calm himself down in such a scary situation. He was also able to kill General Zaroff at the end. ]]> 2016-10-10 19:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614580 Effects on Other People jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614647 Rainsford has effects on both Ivan and Zaroff. Ivan would still be alive and he would be living in the house . Since Rainsford killed Zaroff, he affected his life, by killing him and preventing him from hunting more people.]]> 2016-10-10 19:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614647 Direct Characterization jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614775 Rainsford is a confident and intelligent character in the story. He is able to handle situations well. ]]> 2016-10-10 19:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614775 Analysis of Character jktrend100 https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614809 In "The Most Dangerous Game,"Rainsford is a round character because he is described like a realistic person today. He is also a dynamic character in the short story. In the beginning, he believed animals had no feelings. Towards the end when Rainsford is being chased in the jungle, he realizes how animals feel and that he misjudged them. ]]> 2016-10-10 19:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcbrown101/oubumhbfyqfe/wish/129614809