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Background After the World War 1 In the Caribbean on a Brazil-bound yacht A mysterious Caribbean Island Why and how did Rainsford come to Zaroff? Plot 1.The beginning:invitationof the hunting game at noon on the first day 2.Development:The rounds of the game Round One: Zaroff can easily kill Rainsford and end the game,but he decides to save Rainsford for anther day. Round Two: Rainsford scores a point.Zaroff is slightly injured. Structure of the Text Part 1: Zaroff invited Rainsford to play the game and Rainsford was forced to accept the proposal Part 2: The game began and Rainsford tried his best to survive Part 3: The game ended in the winning of Rainsford. And Rainsford proved to be the most dangerous game Writing style and devices Indirect characterization: 1.zaroff is an outstanding hunter 2.zaroff is sophisticated and well-eduacted. Direct characterizaion: zaroff is cruel and evil. Indirect characterization: 1.Wrote a book about hunting. 2.Recognizes Ivan holding a long-barreled revolver and pointing his heart. 3. counterattack: set trap for Zaroff 4. Win and survive Connell’s tone Objective, descriptive and non-judgmental Connell doesn’t show his opinions on Rainsford or Zaroff. Describe the story and plots without comment. Narrative view: the third person atmosphere Connell creates a suspenseful atmosphere: 1. the old charts call the island “Ship-Trap Island” 2.the hunting starts at the night theme Zaroff want to justify his attempts with civilized ideas. Issues of violence and cruelty exist not only on the literary level, but also on a symbolic level. * 英院2012级十一班 邵琳 金洋 苗玮桓 Full name: Richard Edward Connell Jr. Born October 17, 1893 Poughkeepsie, New York Died November 22, 1949 ?(aged?56) Richard Edward Connell Jr.?) 1.He was an American author and journalist 2.He was probably best remembered for his short story The Most Dangerous Game (1924). 3.Connell was one of the most popular