In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford kills Zaroff at the end even though Zaroff had promised to release him. What does the interaction reveal about Rainsford's motivations or values?

A. In Zaroff's place, Rainsford would also have shipwrecked, imprisoned, and hunted the sailors. B. Rainsford is actually more comfortable fighting for his life in the jungle than resting in a town. C. Rainsford is so accustomed to killing that once he starts, he can't stop. D. Even though he has felt the terror that comes with being hunted, Rainsford is still a merciless hunter.

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Cameron Dean

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3 December, 12:28

In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford kills Zaroff at the end even though Zaroff had promised to release him. What does the interaction reveal about Rainsford's motivations or values?

A. In Zaroff's place, Rainsford would also have shipwrecked, imprisoned, and hunted the sailors. B. Rainsford is actually more comfortable fighting for his life in the jungle than resting in a town. C. Rainsford is so accustomed to killing that once he starts, he can't stop. D. Even though he has felt the terror that comes with being hunted, Rainsford is still a merciless hunter.

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Kristen · Answer 1

It could be concluded that Rainsford kills Zaroff at the end of the story because even though he has left has felt the terror that comes with being hunted, Rainsford is still a merciless hunter. (option D). It might be suggested in the las scene after killing him that he has the ability to sleep so well, maybe because he has become more ruthless or he hasn’t undergone any significant transformation at all.