"The Most Dangerous Game"

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What is the main conflict in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The main conflict is between Rainsford and Zaroff, where Rainsford must survive being hunted by Zaroff on his island.

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Who is the author of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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Richard Connell.

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What is the setting of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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A remote island in the Caribbean, specifically on General Zaroff's estate.

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What motivates General Zaroff to hunt humans?

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Zaroff believes that hunting humans is the ultimate challenge and provides him with excitement that hunting animals no longer does.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The title refers to the idea that humans are the most dangerous prey due to their ability to think and strategize.

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What is irony, and how is it used in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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Irony is a literary device where the opposite of what is expected occurs. In the story, Zaroff claims to be civilized while he hunts humans.

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What is a key theme in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The theme of survival and the hunter vs. hunted dynamic.

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What does Rainsford initially think about hunting?

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Rainsford initially views hunting as a sport and does not consider the feelings of the prey.

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How does Rainsford's perspective on hunting change throughout the story?

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Rainsford's perspective changes as he experiences being hunted himself, leading him to understand the fear and desperation of the prey.

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What is a 'Burmese tiger pit'?

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A trap set by Rainsford to capture Zaroff, consisting of a deep pit covered with branches and leaves.