The Most Dangerous Game

Sarah: How does the idea of "games" play into the overall idea of the story?
        In most cases, hunting is only dangerous for the game that is being hunted; however, in this story, it is dangerous for everyone invloved in the hunting: the preadator and the prey. In the beginning of the story, Rainsford discusses with Whitney the danger and excitement in hunting. While Rainsford believes that hunting is, "the best sport in the world," Whitney believes hunting is only the best sport "for the hunter, not for the jaguar." Rainsford does not see the truth behind Whitney's statement until he takes the jaguar's place later on in the story.

Olivia: How could General Zaroff have become so desperate that he would hunt humans? What do you think General Zaroff's motives are behind killing all those people?
        Because General Zaroff was so good at hunting, the hardest things became easy to him. Therefore, he felt as though he needed more of a challenge. Humans had the same mindset, so if they were thinking alike, he knew he had to stay one step ahead which made everything more exciting.
Emily: How does Rainsford's view of hunting change throughout the story?