Saturday, July 7, 2012

What is the name of Zaroff's island in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

In the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game," we read about a world celebrated hunter named Rainsford who falls overboard a ship one night.  He manages to swim to shore and meets General Zaroff.  In the story we learn that the name of the island is Shiptrap Island.  It island is named Shiptrap Island because many ships have been caught in the tide and break up on the reefs.  This story is one of mystery and the brutality of one man towards others.

No comments:

Post a Comment

What is the main function of the fool in "King Lear"? What is the secondly function?

The fool as a character is confusing, but part of this is the difference between the 1600s and today, as well as the difference in place. If...