Question

The two main characters in richard connell's "the most dangerous game," general zaroff and sanger rainsford, size each other up when they meet. zaroff says of rainsford's negative reaction to hunting humans, "it's like finding a snuffbox in a limousine." what does he likely mean by this comparison?

Answer 1

General Zaroff, one who hunts prey and states that hunting humans seems to be more challenging and fun than hunting animals, told Rainsford this as if he was comparing a human life to an addiction of smoking despite the fancy or familiar surroundings. He shows his enthusiasm of hunting humans as a form of a game and a vice.