What is the cause and effect of The Most Dangerous Game?

In "The Most Dangerous Game," the cause is the protagonist, Sanger Rainsford, being stranded on an isolated island owned by the wealthy General Zaroff, who hunts humans for sport. The effect is a deadly game of survival where Rainsford must use his wits and skills to evade Zaroff and ultimately turn the tables on his pursuer. This conflict explores themes of civilization versus savagery, as well as the moral implications of hunting for sport.