Teacher Guide

The Most Dangerous Game Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Analyze the story as a work of social commentary, applying lenses such as class and race.

  2. 2

    Analyze the characters of Rainsford and General Zaroff and consider what they may represent.

  3. 3

    Discuss the story's themes, such as violence and dehumanization.

  4. 4

    Consider how the story is affected by social and historical context.

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