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Explanation: General Zaroff is the main antagonist of the story "The Most Dangerous Game" A defender of the Russian aristocracy, Zaroff is himself quite a wealthy man and quickly becomes bored with the normal quarry, however, and resolved to hunt the only game that could challenge him: humans. He contributes to the story by causing all the main conflicts, such as Rainsford being hunted. Best of luck.