Suspense In The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

Suspense is a necessity for any story, facilitating a reason for readers to continue flipping the pages. A powerful literary device indeed, but it is exceptionally hard to master. However, noted author Richard Connell is one of the exceptions. In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Connell, the nigh palpable conflict between the characters is certainly a key reason to turn the pages. Through the utilization of foreshadowing and foreboding words, Connell constructs a rock-solid sense of suspense. From the beginning to the end of his thrilling tale, Connell uses dialogue that foreshadows the main conflict in the story. As Rainsford and his friend Whitney talk on board the yacht, Rainsford remarks “Who cares how a jaguar feels?” (15). Readers that