Protagonist and Antagonist
This is the main character of the story, who undergoes a significant transformation.
Who is Sanger Rainsford?
The notorious, isolated island where the events of the story unfold, known for its dangerous reputation.
What is Ship Trap Island?
The specific event that immediately plunges Rainsford into the main conflict of the story.
What is falling overboard from the yacht?
A central idea or message conveyed by the story, often related to morality or human nature.
What is the theme?
Whitney's early comments about the island's 'bad reputation' and 'evil' serve as this literary device, hinting at future events.
What is foreshadowing?
This character is the main opposing force, driven by a perverse desire for a new hunting challenge.
Who is General Zaroff?
The imposing and somewhat gothic dwelling where General Zaroff resides on the island.
What is a Grand Chateau?
The sound that first draws Rainsford's attention after he falls into the sea, hinting at the island's activities.
What are gunshots?
The story's theme is heavily explored through Rainsford's experience of this, making him understand his prey.
What is the terror of being hunted?
The stark contrast between General Zaroff's refined manners and his horrific 'game.'
What is situational irony?
General Zaroff's deaf and mute assistant, who acts as a loyal and terrifying enforcer.
Who is Ivan?
The prevailing mood at the story's outset, particularly due to the eerie darkness and strange sounds from the island.
What is eerie, apprehensive, mysterious?
The first trap Rainsford builds, which only injures Zaroff's shoulder.
What is a Malay Mancatcher?
The central idea introduced in the exposition about the difference between hunters and hunted.
What is survival of the fittest?
This is good example of irony in the story.
What is Zaroff's description of himself as "civilized," the fact that Rainsford, a man who has no empathy for prey, becomes prey, other?
The character, Whitney, that Rainsford is speaking with at the very beginning of the story serves what purpose?
What is a juxtaposition or foil for Rainsford?
The type of treacherous terrain on the island that Rainsford uses to his advantage, despite its dangers.
What is the jungle and swamps?
The moment of greatest tension when Rainsford leaps off the cliff into the sea, seemingly ending the hunt but leading to the final confrontation.
What is the climax?
The primary struggle between Rainsford and General Zaroff, a clash of wills and survival.
What is Man vs. man?
The author's frequent descriptions of 'darkness' and the 'jungle' establish this specific atmosphere throughout the narrative.
What is suspenseful and ominous?
These are two ways General Zaroof symbolizes the ultimate evil and moral depravity in the story.
What are he is racist, classist, manipulative, selfish, hunts men for sport?
The time of day when the hunting begins, adding to the suspense and difficulty for Rainsford.
What is dawn?
The resolution of the story.
What is the final outcome, where Rainsford is alive and Zaroff is dead, signifying the end of the conflict?
The reason General Zaroff has an internal conflict with traditional hunting
What is boredom?
The double meaning in the title.
What is :"game" meaning a sport and "game" meaning prey