“The Most Dangerous Game”

Background Information

Essential Question

• Are human beings really civilized?

Agree or Disagree

For each statement, write “Agree” or “Disagree”1. Those who perform well under pressure tend

to succeed.2. A person’s character is revealed during

intense competition.3. The first impression you have of someone is

always correct.

Is it more exciting to chase or to be chased?

• “The chase”—one person pursing another—is the basis for many active games, from tag to hide-and-seek to paintball.

• Discuss your answer to the question. Then write it down in your notes.

Literary Terms: ReviewPlace the following terms in the plot chart: -Climax-Exposition-Falling Action-Resolution-Rising Action

Conflict Review

• Man vs. __________1. The seagulls poo on the students.2. John plays one-on-one basketball with

Cameron.3. Gloria takes the SAT to get into college.4. Ms. DeGuzman is afraid of public speaking.

How are characters described?

• Main Character – the most important characters in a story • Minor Character – other characters in the story who interact

with the main characters and help move the story along. • Dynamic Character – characters that undergo changes as the

plot unfolds.• Static Character – characters who remain the same

emotionally, mentally, or spiritually• Round Character – characters that have many “sides” or traits;

have a full range of emotions; complex characters who have many personality traits revealed

• Flat Character – characters that have only one or two “sides” representing one or two traits; characters that are described simply or stereotypically

What is theme?

• Theme – the main idea in a work of literature. The theme is a message or perception about life or human nature that the writer communicates to the reader.

Exit Ticket

• Answer in at least 5 complete sentences:

• Are humans really civilized? Provide evidence to prove your opinion.

Exposition of “The Most Dangerous Game”

Characters: • Rainsford: expert hunter who falls overboard and

lands on the island• Whitney: Rainsford’s friend and traveling companion ;

he suggests that animals feel fear when being hunted

Setting:• Ship-Trap Island in the Caribbean Sea: gun-shots are

heard from the island and the sea crew are superstitious about it