The Most Dangerous Game character essay

The Most Dangerous Game is a very complex story. At issue is a debate as to whether each character favors liberty or equality. The main character, Rainsford , surely portrays being in favor of liberty. Rainsford is a very successful hunter, however, he is not very respectful of the animals he hunts. Rainsford tells Whitney that " the world is made up of two classes, the hunters and the huntees," which clearly indicates he believes he is far superior to the animals he hunts. He does exhibit compassion when Zaroff suggests Rainsford should be able to handle murder since he fought in the war. Rainsford replied that his experience at war, " Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder." Zaroff on the other hand, has no regard for human or animal life as he abuses both for his own amusement. At the conclusion of the story , Rainsford has not changed into an uncaring hunter. He now knows he must rid the world of Zaroff, to prevent any more harm to innocent humans and animals.