Lesson 9-The Most Dangerous Game Introduction to the Story First published in 1924, the story has been THE MOST frequently anthologized as a classic DANGEROUS example of a suspenseful narrative loaded GAME with action. Connell's story raises questions about the nature of violence and cruelty and the ethics of hunting for sport. The Most Dangerous Game gained favorable recognition upon its initial publication in 1924, winning the prestigious O. Henry Memorial Award for Short Fiction. Its popularity was further established when the first film version of the story was produced in 1932. W BT E To be continued on the next page.Lesson 9—The Most Dangerous Game W B T L E First published in 1924, the story has been frequent ly antho log ized as a c lass ic example of a suspenseful narrative loaded w i t h a c t io n . Co n ne l l 's s to ry ra is e s questions about the nature of violence and cruelty and the ethics of hunting for sport. "The Most Dangero us Game" ga ined favorable recogn it ion upo n its initia l p u b l i c a t i o n i n 1 9 2 4 , w i n n i ng t h e prestigious O. Henry Memorial Award for Short Fiction. Its popularity was further established when the first film version of the story was produced in 1932. II. Introduction to the Story To be continued on the next page