Question

What theme of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” comes through in this excerpt?
A. reason versus instinct
B. violence and bloodshed
C. helplessness of animals
D. survival of the fittest

Answer 1

“…We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting."

"The best sport in the world."

"For the hunter," amended Whitney. "Not for the jaguar."

"Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?"

"Perhaps the jaguar does," observed Whitney.

"Bah! They've no understanding."

"Even so, I rather think they understand one thing—fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death."

Answer 2

@Keigh2015

Answer 3

what do you think?

Answer 4

i think C

Answer 5

or maybe A im not sure

Answer 6

I am stuck between some as well @misssunshinexxoxo can you come help?

Answer 7

@marihelenh

Answer 8

I guess a i think

Answer 9

idk maybe

Answer 10

It don't think it is C. My instinct is to say that it is D, seeing as this is one of my favorite short stories, if not my favorite. The only other option that may work is A, but the book doesn't really play on instinct.

Answer 11

thanks for the help @marihelenh

Answer 12

No, wait. Go with A!

Answer 13

ohh alright, i thought it might be A @marihelenh

Answer 14

Yes, sorry about that. I hope you got it in time.

Answer 15

thanks for always answering, you're awesome (: @Keigh2015

Answer 16

your welcome