Question

How do Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting?

a) Whitney loves it, but Rainsford thinks it is just cruel.
b) Both men agree that it is acceptable for survival, but not for sport.
c) Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but because of their talent they do not take it too seriously.
d) Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but Rainsford takes it so seriously that it affects his worldview.

Answer 1

Rainsford takes hunting seriously, and it affects his worldview, while Whitney enjoys it but also has a philosophical view towards the animals. option d is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of the characters Rainsford and Whitney from Richard Connell's 'The Most Dangerous Game', we find that Rainsford is an avid hunter who takes the sport very seriously and approaches it with a nearly scientific zeal. Whitney, on the other hand, while enjoying hunting, maintains a more philosophical and perhaps empathetic view towards the animals being hunted.

The correct answer to how Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting is option d) Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but Rainsford takes it so seriously that it affects his worldview.