Question

the most dangerous game by richard connell. general, said rainsford, firmly, i wish to leave this island at once. the general raised his thickets of eyebrows, he seemed hurt. but, my dear fellow, the general protested, youve only just come. youve had no hunting - i wish to go to - day, said rainsford. he saw the dead black eyes of the general on him, studying him. general zaroffs face suddenly brightened. he filled rainsfords glass with venerable chablis from a dusty bottle. use the passage to answer the question. evaluate the passage. how does the conflict between rainsford and general zaroff enhance the meaning of the passage? (1 point) rainsfords realization that the general intends to make him the object of the hunt creates a sense of foreboding. the generals keen interest in this hunt that will take place between the men generates a sense of excitement. rainsfords clear disadvantage in the contest between the two men generates a feeling of resentment. the sense of accomplishment that the general anticipates from defeating rainsford creates a celebrated mood.

Explanation:

Rainsford wants to leave the island while the general seems interested in a hunt. This creates conflict. Rainsford's protest and the general's reaction set up a sense of foreboding about what will happen next in the hunt.

Answer:

Rainsford's realization that the general intends to make him the object of the hunt creates a sense of foreboding.