Intro to Most Dangerous Game

OBJECTIVE/ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Define and identify types of conflict in short stories.
Bell Ringer:
Monday:
1. "Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was PALPABLE as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht.
A. Lazy; Idly    B.   Able to be felt; easily perceived  C. Useless; Hopeless  D.  Misgivings about something one feels is wrong

Tuesday:
2. The sleepy cat yawned INDOLENTLY.
A. Lazy; Idly    B.   Able to be felt; easily perceived  C. Useless; Hopeless  D.  Misgivings about something one feels is wrong

Wednesday:
3. Her SCRUPLES prevented her from lying.
A. Lazy; Idly    B.   Able to be felt; easily perceived  C. Useless; Hopeless  D.  Misgivings about something one feels is wrong

Thursday:
4. My attempt to catch the mouse was FUTILE.
A. Lazy; Idly    B.   Able to be felt; easily perceived  C. Useless; Hopeless  D.  Misgivings about something one feels is wrong.

Read p200 and discuss external and internal conflict, resolution, and epiphany

-Discuss the Different types of conflict:

Man vs

Man vs

Man vs

Man vs

Man vs

- Discuss the author Richard Connell

- Read and discuss “The Most Dangerous Game” pp214-235

- Vocabulary Terms:  Palpable, indolently, scruples, futile

Questions for discussion:
1. What do you like/ dislike about Rainsford?  Explain
2. According to Zaroff, what is the most Dangerous game? Based on this attitude, would you call Zaroff civilized?  Why/ Why not?
3.A.  Early in the story, what fears does Whitney believe jaguars feel?

(b)  How does Rainsford’s attitude toward these animals differ from Whitney’s?

4.  (A) Near the end, with what words does Zaroff congratulate Rainsford?

                   b)  What action does Rainsford then take?

5.How might Rainsford’s experience on the island change him?  Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

6. (a)  What is the main conflict in this story?  Explain.

 (b)  Is the main conflict primarily internal or external?  Explain

7. Use the below chart to provide specific details that reveal conflicts other than the main conflict.

Rainsford vs Nature

Rainsford vs Himself

 8. Is there a resolution in this story or does Rainsford experience an epiphany with no real end to the conflict?  Support your answer with details from the story.

9. (a)  Identify three inferences you made while reading this story and the details you used to make them.

(b)  Did making inferences improve your understanding of the story?  Explain.

Key Vocabulary Term(s) (needed to perform the current lesson)

- Internal and external conflict, resolution, epiphany - Palpable, indolently

MATERIALS NEEDED

- Notebook - Pencil/Pen

- Notebook - Pencil/Pen

- Prentice Hall Literature Book - Notebooks - Paper - Pencil/Pen

Assessment:  Test/ Comparison / Contrast Charts

Standard(s):

1.3.9.C:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style