Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game,' Which analysis best explains the effect of adding the
by Richard Connell.
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
jungle moves the events of the story along.
he was not quite quick enough; the dead tree
O She serves a practical function. Using her bracelet
delicately adjusted to rest on the cut living one, crashed
to create the trap makes it more it realistic to the
down and struck the general a glancing blow on the
audience.
shoulder as it fell; but for his alertness, he must have
• She raises the stakes. Giving the audience
been smashed beneath it. He staggered, but he did not
som/imne else to care about increases the suspense
fall, nor did he drop his revolver. He stood there,
level
rubbing his injured shoulder, and Rainsford, with fear
She makes the film prettier. Having a beautiful
again gripping his heart, heard the general's mocking
female character IS mostly decorative, creating a
laugh ring through the jungle.
nice visual