* General Zaroff is defeated: Rainsford, having outsmarted Zaroff's traps and hunted him through the jungle, confronts him in his chateau. In a final struggle, Rainsford kills Zaroff with his own hunting knife.
* Rainsford's survival: Rainsford emerges victorious, having survived the hunt and even turned the tables on his predator. He has proven himself to be a worthy opponent.
* Thematic resolution: The story ends with Rainsford sleeping soundly in Zaroff's bed. This suggests a few things:
* Overcoming fear: Rainsford has overcome his fear of being hunted and has even embraced the thrill of the chase.
* Shift in perspective: He now understands Zaroff's twisted view of hunting and has gained a new appreciation for the value of life.
* Justice served: While Rainsford's victory is ultimately a matter of survival, it also symbolizes a triumph over the evil of Zaroff's game.
The resolution of "The Most Dangerous Game" leaves the reader with a sense of satisfaction, as the protagonist prevails against a formidable antagonist. However, it also leaves a lingering question: has Rainsford, in becoming the hunter, succumbed to the same dark impulses as Zaroff? The story invites the reader to ponder this moral ambiguity long after the final page.