... anyone about it. The boys agree and in so doing they form a bond with Prosser (Wolfe 28, 29). This act displays how a man's "darker" side forces him to use his friendships to protect himself. In contrast, Connell does not give insights into life. Instead, "The Most Dangerous Game" leaves the reader with a playful ending that is full of suspense but void ... entertainment to the reader. For instance, Zaroff does his killing for sport because he is bored. This gives the story a sense of fun or playfulness (Connell 15). It never gives a true explanation for the killings. Therefore, Wolfe's...

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