Question

In 300 words or less, explain how Sanger Rainsford’s epiphany is caused by the external conflicts in “The Most Dangerous Game.”

Answer 1

he external conflicts in "The Most Dangerous Game" include Rainsford enduring the dangerous, unfamiliar environment of the Caribbean Sea and Ship-Trap Island as well as his horrifying experience being hunted by General Zaroff. Rainsford's external conflicts create internal conflicts within his character as he struggles to overcome various obstacles while avoiding the evil general. Once Rainsford discovers that Zaroff hunts humans throughout his island for sport and plans on hunting him in the most dangerous game, Rainsford panics and sprints into the forest without a plan. After creating distance from the general, Rainsford struggles to compose himself and repeats, "I must keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve." Eventually, Rainsford settles down and begins thinking clearly. Rainsford is able to control his emotions and begins using his hunting expertise to avoid Zaroff.