Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell.
Which analysis best explains the effect of adding the
female character in the film adaptation of the scene?
His foot touched the protruding bough that was the
trigger. Even as he touched it, the general sensed his
She advances the plot. Having her run through the
danger and leaped back with the agility of an ape. But he
ungle moves the events of the story along.
was not quite quick enough; the dead tree, delicately
She serves a practical function. Using her bracelet to
adjusted to rest on the cut
living one, crashed down and
create the trap makes it more realistic to the
struck the general a glancing blow on the shoulder as it
audience.
fell; but for his alertness, he must have been smashed
beneath it. He staggered, but he did not fall; nor did he
She raises the stakes. Giving the audience someone
drop his revolver. He stood there,
else to care about increases the suspense level.
rubbing his injured
shoulder, and Rainsford, with fear again gripping his
She makes the film prettier. Having a beautiful female
heart, heard the general's mocking laugh ring through the
character is mostly decorative, creating a nice visual.
jungle.