Comparison Between “The Most Dangerous Game” And “The Child By Tiger”
Though written by different authors, Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"� and Thomas Wolfe's "The Child by Tiger"� have many aspects in common. They also have some distinct differences. Despite the fact that Richard Connell and Thomas Wolfe lived at about the same times, their lives were very different. Connell was born in New York, graduated from Harvard, and fought in World War I in France for the United States Army. On the other hand, Wolfe was born in Ashville, North Carolina, where he spent his whole life. The cultural differences in the lives of the authors account for many of the differences in their short stories.
"The Most Dangerous Game"� and "The Child by Tiger"� both have, as protagonists, men who contradict themselves. In "The Most Dangerous Game,"� General Zaroff tries to lead a civilized life with all the modern conveniences of civilization,but he is on an island in the middle of nowhere. His meals are served with style, and he is always dressed properly for these meals. He said to Sanger Rainsford, "We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here, please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know."� (13) The fact that Zaroff is so concerned about civility contrasts with the fact that he is, indeed, hunting human beings.
In "The Child by Tiger,"� Dick Prosser's personality shows a jarring dichotomy. Though he is a Christian, constantly reading his Bible and praying, he becomes a murder. This is against his faith. The sixth commandment says, "You shall not murder."� (Exodus 20:13 NIV) "The Most Dangerous Game"� also involved murder. General Zaroff deliberately hunts down one man, Rainsford, while in "The Child by Tiger,"� Dick Prosser kills randomly. He shoots everyone who happens to be in his way.
Both stories have a sense of suspense and mystery. In "The Child by Tiger,"� one wonders why Dick Prosser goes on a murderous rampage after living many docile years in the community. Did he go crazy, or did anger
"The Most Dangerous Game"� and "The Child by Tiger"� both have, as protagonists, men who contradict themselves. In "The Most Dangerous Game,"� General Zaroff tries to lead a civilized life with all the modern conveniences of civilization,but he is on an island in the middle of nowhere. His meals are served with style, and he is always dressed properly for these meals. He said to Sanger Rainsford, "We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here, please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know."� (13) The fact that Zaroff is so concerned about civility contrasts with the fact that he is, indeed, hunting human beings.
In "The Child by Tiger,"� Dick Prosser's personality shows a jarring dichotomy. Though he is a Christian, constantly reading his Bible and praying, he becomes a murder. This is against his faith. The sixth commandment says, "You shall not murder."� (Exodus 20:13 NIV) "The Most Dangerous Game"� also involved murder. General Zaroff deliberately hunts down one man, Rainsford, while in "The Child by Tiger,"� Dick Prosser kills randomly. He shoots everyone who happens to be in his way.
Both stories have a sense of suspense and mystery. In "The Child by Tiger,"� one wonders why Dick Prosser goes on a murderous rampage after living many docile years in the community. Did he go crazy, or did anger