The Most Dangerous Game

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What role does Whitney play in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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Whitney foreshadows the story by expressing his uneasy feelings about Ship-Trap Island.

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What attributes does General Zaroff seek in the animal he wishes to hunt?

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Zaroff looks for an animal that is cunning, courageous, and able to reason.

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What character traits are depicted in General Zaroff based on his experiences in Africa and the Amazon?

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General Zaroff is portrayed as strong and arrogant.

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What is the central theme of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The theme suggests that the tables can turn at any time.

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How is the mood described in the passage about Rainsford on the yacht?

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The mood is relaxed, as indicated by the peaceful setting and Rainsford's actions.

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Define 'foreshadowing' in literature.

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of Ship-Trap Island in the story?

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Ship-Trap Island serves as the setting for the deadly game and symbolizes danger and unpredictability.

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Explain the concept of 'survival of the fittest' as it relates to the story.

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The concept highlights the struggle for survival between Rainsford and Zaroff, emphasizing the primal instincts of both characters.

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What does Rainsford's character represent in the story?

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Rainsford represents the archetype of the hunter who becomes the hunted, challenging his own beliefs about hunting.

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How does the story explore the idea of morality in hunting?

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The story questions the morality of hunting for sport, especially when it involves human beings.