Question

In "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, General Zaroff says the following:

"I hunt the no good people of the earth: sailors from tramp ships—lassars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them."

What does this line reveal about Zaroff’s character?

A.The line indicates that Zaroff regards all animals as superior to humans.
B.The line describes the different types of guests Zaroff entertains on his island.
C.The line indicates Zaroff's megalomania, racism, lack of humanity, and sense of entitlement.
D.The line describes Zaroff's wealth and his ability to hire humans for his entertainment.

Answer 1

I believe c would be the answer.

Answer 2

The correct option is letter C) The line indicates Zaroff's megalomania, racism, lack of humanity, and sense of entitlement.

Step-by-step explanation:

General Zaroff is a character in the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The lines we are analyzing here summarize his personality and beliefs very well. Zaroff is a megalomaniac who chooses to see himself as a superior being. Living in a mansion in an island, hunting is Zaroff's favorite game. Using Darwinism to his favor, he claims to have the right to prey on the weaker, and that includes humans. Thus, he shows no empathy, no humanity, and a sense of entitlement, justifying his megalomania, racism, and murderous lifestyle.