setting
name of island where story takes place
what is ship trap island
He is the protagonist and an experienced big-game hunter.
Who is Rainsford?
The main external conflict in the story.
What is Rainsford vs. Zaroff?
This theme explores the difference between hunter and hunted.
What is the reversal of roles?
Palpable” most nearly means this.
What is able to be felt?
the island is located on this body of water
what is the carribean sea
He is the antagonist who hunts humans for sport.
Who is General Zaroff?
The type of conflict Rainsford experiences when he begins to feel fear like an animal.
What is internal conflict?
This theme questions whether it is ever acceptable to kill for sport.
What is morality of hunting?
“Ardent” most nearly means this.
What is passionate?
This type of weather creates a tense and mysterious mood at the beginning of the story.
What is darkness/fog/nighttime storm conditions?
This deaf and mute servant assists Zaroff.
Who is Ivan?
Zaroff believes this about hunting animals.
What is that it has become boring?
The story suggests that civilization can mask this darker human trait.
What is cruelty/savagery?
“Scruple” means this kind of moral hesitation.
What is doubt or concern about right and wrong?
this detail about the island adds to its reputation for danger among sailors.
What is that ships mysteriously wreck there?
He falls overboard after hearing gunshots at sea.
Who is Rainsford?
Rainsford survives by using this strategy against Zaroff
What is setting traps?
Rainsford learns this important lesson about fear.
What is that fear is real and powerful for the hunted?
Imperative” most nearly means this.
What is absolutely necessary?
This feature of General Zaroff’s home contrasts with the wild jungle outside.
What is the luxurious château/mansion?
This internal belief changes for Rainsford by the end of the story.
What is his view that hunting is not cruel / understanding the fear of the hunted?
This final confrontation determines who survives.
What is the fight in Zaroff’s bedroom
This theme is shown when Zaroff justifies his actions with logic and intelligence.
What is abuse of power or twisted reasoning?
“Prolong” means this.
What is to extend or lengthen?