Conflicts
This type of conflict is the pain conflict of the story. It is between Zaroff and Rainsford.
Man vs. Man
The main character who is being hunted.
Rainsford
Name of the island where Rainsford is being hunted.
Ship Trap Island
This theme is based off of Rainsford's will and determination to survive.
Perseverance
This type of conflict is between the sea and Rainsford in the beginning of the story. Rainsford falls off his yacht and must fight to swim in the sea.
Man vs. Nature
The person who is hunting Rainsford.
Zaroff
Area where majority of the hunt takes place, located on Ship Trap Island.
The Jungle
This theme is demonstrated when Rainsford belief of hunters and huntees roles are switched when he becomes the huntee.
Reversal of Roles
This type of conflict is between the jungle terrain and Rainsford.
Man vs. Nature
Zaroff's servant
Ivan
Zaroff's mansion
The Chateau
Rainsford and Zaroff are both war veterans, the brutal nature and effects of war support this theme.
The impact of War
This type of conflict is between Rainsford and the little empathy he has for animals when hunting.
Man vs. Himself
The person sailing with Rainsford in the beginning of the story.
Whitney
The sea in which Rainsford was sailing in.
The Caribbean Sea
This theme is the main theme of the story. Rainsford said animals feel no fear when being hunted, but when he was hunted he felt that fear.
Difference between humans and animals