Thursday, September 6, 2012
Plot and Structure
After reading about plot and structure, I started focusing more on stories that I have read previously, including the Most Dangerous Game (TMDG). I found out that TMDG has a chronological structure. I learned who the protagonist was (Rainsford) and who his antagonists were (Whitney; General Zaroff). The story had emotional, mental, physical, as well as moral conflicts. The suspense was great because I didn't think about what would happen next, but the reasons why they made certain decisions as well. For example, when Rainsford had to make a decision on whether to stay on the island and be part of Zaroff's hunting game or try to leave and be killed immediately. He chose to play the game. So I started wondering what he would try to do to survive and beat Zaroff at his own game. But I was still pleased with the ending. I thought it fit the entire story well. But this is all my opinion and I know others will have their opinions as well. I'm just sharing my views. :)
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I agree that the structure seemed to be chronological. I kind of thought the ending was the expected happy ending where Rainsford (protagonist) beat Zaroff(antagonist) at his own game. The suspense was appealing only wish that the author described the last scene a little more.
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