Compare And Contrast Rainsford Vs Zarroff

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In the book “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the two main characters are Sanger Rainsford and General Zarroff. It seems like General Zarroff is the type of guy that thinks if it is ok to hunt animals then it is ok to hunt humans. But Sanger Rainsford is the complete opposite guy he is against hunting for real men but not humans. The two main conflicts are Man vs. Man and Man vs. Nature. Rainsford and Zarroff are going in different directions. Zarroff for fun and amusement. Rainsford for survival and escape. What Rainsford is going through right now is him being trapped on a island and trying to survive to beat Zarroff in his own game. Rainsford’s first complication is getting onto land, after falling off the boat. Rainsford’s

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