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General Zaroff In The Most Dangerous Game
In conclusion, general Zaroff from the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” reveals that he is a typical gothic villain. Firstly, general Zaroff has an attractive and compelling presence which masks his evil nature. Secondly general Zaroff has immense evil powers. Finally, general Zaroff makes his victims experience a level of terror that they have never experienced before. When Rainsford wakes up from his great sleep he looks out his window and he can see his own ship is crashed up on the rocks in the fake channel. A few moments later someone knocks at the door. Rainsford runs down the stairs and opens the door and it is Whitney. Since Rainsford is still a beast at bay, he puts Whitney in a cellar in the basement.
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