Question

IWhat theme is highlighted in this excerpt from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell?

Rainsford remembered the shots. They had come from the right, and doggedly he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength. For a seemingly endless time he fought the sea.

A.
speed
B.
perseverance
C.
ruthlessness
D.
bloodlust

Yes, Zaroff gets Ivan and his dogs to help his opponents hide.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The text explains and highlights a feeling of urgency and of needing to keep what he's doing. Plus the text "for a seemingly endless time he fought the sea" highlights the need for perseverance.