Honors Designation Pathway: "The Most Dangerous Game" Career Connection

HONORS DESIGNATION ONLY!

This assignment is only required for those students pursuing the honors designation. Anyone may choose to complete this option in place of the Reading Strategies Performance.

Choose ONE of the following items. Each option should be at least three paragraphs and show your understanding of the story by including specific details. 

Magazine Article 

You are a free-lance writer for the hunting magazine Outdoor Life.  You have been asked to write an article about the extreme hunting experience which took place on Ship Trap Island.  Within the article, make sure to include both Rainsford’s and Zaroff’s beliefs in regard to hunting, and explain in detail what makes them similar and different from one another as hunters.   

Police Report 

Let’s imagine Zaroff survived. You are a police officer compiling a background on Zaroff once the island has been discovered. This background will be used during the court case against him. Compile a background of his life in Russia, why he left, and what he’s been doing on the island since leaving.  State what he should be charged with and why.  

Mental Diagnosis 

Let’s imagine Zaroff survived. He is claiming innocence by reason of insanity for the crimes he has committed.  You are a psychologist who has been charged with diagnosing Zaroff to determine his mental status before going on trial for his crimes. Discuss his behaviors, what disorders he may have, and what information can be found to back up this diagnosis.