ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rainsford, the main character in “The Most Dangerous Game", is most likely considered to be which of the following character types?
A
Antagonist
B
Stock
C
Dynamic
D
Flat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A. Internal: Rainsford is a dynamic character, or a character that changes within a literary work, because he after being hunted by Zaroff realizes that animals can feel fear.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sanger Rainsford A world-renowned big-game hunter and the story’s protagonist. Intelligent, experienced, and level-headed, Rainsford uses his wits and physical prowess to outwit General Zaroff.

Detailed explanation-3: -In The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford is the anti-hero and protagonist.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rainsford is the dynamic character due the transformation from a cold-hearted hunter, who believes animals have no feelings, to the one who realizes the fear of being prey. His skills of past experiences help him overcome a terrifying and life-changing experience.

Detailed explanation-5: -Zaroff is round and static. He has many layers to his character, but his character does not change during the story. Rainsford is round and dynamic. He has several layers to his character and his character is transformed into something more similar to Zaroff during the hunt.

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