Choose ONE of the following selections from this unit:

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

Identify and describe the protagonist and antagonist in the story. What motivates the antagonist to engage in evil behavior? How would the story or drama change if the antagonist had been able to overcome the darker impulse? Use specific details from the text to support your claim and include the title, author, and genre of the story in your answer.

Evidence #1: Use specific examples (paraphrase or direct quote) from the text to identify and describe the protagonist and antagonist in the story.



Evidence #2: Use specific examples (paraphrase or direct quote) from the text to explain the evil action the antagonist performs.

Analysis #1: 1-2 sentences of original thought explaining what motivates the antagonist to engage in evil behavior.

Analysis #2: 1-2 sentences of original thought explaining how the story might be different if the antagonist were able to overcome his dark impulses.

Concluding Statement: Tie it all up with a statement about what the story says about the nature of humans and the choice we make.



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I cant add link so look up "The most dangerous game" by richard connell protagonist"

GO to IMAGES and its a picture of a white background that explains characters
p.s - I looked it up on bing microsoft so idk if its gonna be on google or other browsers

The protagonist is Rains ford (hero)
The antagonist is Zaroff (Villain)

mr bot define these words

Organism

Classification system

Vascular

Nonvascular

Model

Species

Membrane

Fruiting body

Hierarchy

Exoskeleton

Organism: A living thing, such as a plant, animal, bacterium, or fungus, that is made of cells, can carry out life processes, and can reproduce.

Classification system: A method or system of grouping organisms into categories or taxonomic groups based on their characteristics or features.

Vascular: Referring to plants that have specialized tissues for conducting water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant's body.

Nonvascular: Referring to plants that do not have specialized tissues for conducting water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant's body.

Model: A simplified representation or simulation of a complex object or system that can be used to study or understand it.

Species: A group of living organisms that share common characteristics, can interbreed to produce fertile offspring, and are typically capable of adapting to their environment.

Membrane: A thin, flexible layer of tissue that surrounds and protects cells, organelles, or other structures in living things.

Fruiting body: In fungi, the reproductive structure that produces spores.

Hierarchy: A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Exoskeleton: A hard, protective external covering, such as the shell of a crustacean or the cuticle of an insect, that provides support and protection for an animal's body.

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Part 2- Directions: Fill in the blanks using the following words:
bacteria, classified, organisms, backbones, exoskeleton, fungus, physical
1. Birds are uniquely ________________ from other organisms because they all have feathers.
2. Mold on bread is categorized as ________________.
3. Snails and beetles have _______________ instead of backbones.
4. Animals are categorized as consumers because they eat other ______________________.

1. Birds are uniquely classified from other organisms because they all have feathers.

2. Mold on bread is categorized as fungus.
3. Snails and beetles have exoskeleton instead of backbones.
4. Animals are categorized as consumers because they eat other organisms.

answer this question mr bot

The color, shape, and size of an organism are examples of ___________________ characteristics.

The color, shape, and size of an organism are examples of physical characteristics.

Title: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell

The protagonist in "The Most Dangerous Game" is Sanger Rainsford, an experienced hunter who finds himself hunting humans on Ship-Trap Island. The antagonist is General Zaroff, a wealthy and sophisticated Russian who has grown bored with hunting animals and now hunts humans for the thrill.

Evidence #1: In the text, Sanger Rainsford is introduced as a skilled hunter and the author presents him as the main character. General Zaroff is described as a tall, middle-aged man with a high forehead and a pointed military mustache, revealing him as the antagonist.

Evidence #2: General Zaroff's evil action is his pursuit of hunting humans for sport. As he explains to Rainsford, he believes that humans are the most dangerous game and that their intelligence and cunning make them even more thrilling to hunt.

Analysis #1: General Zaroff is motivated to engage in this evil behavior by his desire for excitement and his belief that he is superior to other humans. He has become disillusioned with hunting traditional game and seeks a greater challenge and thrill. This arrogance and need for stimulation pushes him to engage in morally reprehensible actions.

Analysis #2: If General Zaroff were able to resist his darker impulses, the story would change significantly. There would be no human hunting on Ship-Trap Island, and Rainsford would not have to fight for his survival. The tension and suspense in the story would dissipate or be directed elsewhere, altering the overall plot and thematic exploration.

Concluding Statement: "The Most Dangerous Game" shows that humans have the capacity for both good and evil, and it is the choices we make that ultimately define us. General Zaroff's descent into sadism and his disregard for the value of human life highlight the dark side that can exist within us all. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangerous consequences of allowing our baser instincts to take control.

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