Ivan, in "The Most Dangerous Game," died by falling victim to a trap set by Rainsford during the hunt. Rainsford's trap consisted of a knife tied to a springy sapling, held back by a grapevine, which was triggered accidentally hitting Ivan instead of Zaroff. This killed Ivan, General Zaroff's deaf and mute servant, who acted as an enforcer and assistant in Zaroff's deadly human hunting game on the island. Ivan's death marked a significant turning point in the story as it weakened Zaroff's forces and enabled Rainsford to confront Zaroff more directly.
