Zaroff (General Zaroff)

General Zaroff is a fictional character from Richard Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game." He is a wealthy and intelligent man who has grown bored with traditional hunting, so he creates a deadly game on his private island, where he hunts human beings. Zaroff is cunning, resourceful, and charming, but also ruthless and morally complex, viewing the hunt as a test of skill and endurance. His character explores themes of morality, survival, and the nature of violence, raising questions about the limits of civilization and the darker aspects of human nature.