In Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”, the use of literary devices, found blended with other literary devices, gives the story an inner meaning. The blending of literary devices effectively expresses the intentions of Connell to present contrast between the antagonist and protagonist points of view. As a result, the reader can gain insight on the good and evil sides of the story to enhance the purpose of his interpretation. “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell presents literary devices such as foreshadowing, setting, and irony which reveal the underlying meaning of the story. Connell’s use of foreshadowing create