Answer:
Killing should never really be considered to be justified whether in a work of fiction or not; however, Rainsford was in a position of kill or be killed. The whole thing is a case of kill or be killed, essentially self defense. I guess it depends on how you view that type of thing, but in my opinion, if Rainsford had not killed Zaroff, then he would have undoubtedly died. Therefore, yes I believe he was justified in his decision.
As with all interpretive questions, your answer is based upon your own reading of the story and how you analyze the plot and characters. Rainsford had escaped Zaroff, and won the game. There was no reason to return to the masion and kill Zaroff except to exact revenge. Consider that Rainsford himself is a hunter, used to being in power. Although he had never considered doing something as inhumane as Zaroff in hunting humans, his choice to kill Zaroff reveals his need to be in control. In this case, his killing of Zaroff isn't about justice, but about revenge.
On the other hand, there is nothing to suggest Zaroff would have quit hunting humans. He was a static character, who didn't change even when he "lost" the hunt of Rainsford. In this reading, the audience can interpret that Rainsford is doing his part for mankind by eliminating the threat of the murderer Zaroff. After all, on this island, there is no justice system by which to prosecute him.
You will need to choose the answer that best supports your understanding of the characters.
The answer is D. John F. Kennedy uses rhetorical questions in his "We Choose to Go to the Moon" to get his audience to think deeply about the topic.
Answer:
Daisy married Tom for his status and wealth and is not willing to leave the old money society for Jay Gatsby.
Explanation:
Although Daisy is and was in love with Jay Gatsby for a long time, she married Tom for financial reasons and prestige.<u> She is also staying married to him mostly for financial reasons.</u> Therefore, she can’t get into a real relationship with Gatsby.
<u>Daisy has decided to marry Tom while Jay was in the war as she wanted a husband that comes from the same class of the old money as she does.</u> Yet, when Jay Gatsby does get the money to win Daisy back, it is from his ties with gangsters that gave him a <u>bad reputation</u> and started rumors about him not having clean motives.
Finally, Daisy is obviously not willing to leave her lifestyle, old money society, and reputation for Jay Gatsby. It is clear he is in love with her more than he is in love with him, and that he would sacrifice it all for their relationship. On the other hand, Daisy is too fond of her life to lose it over the man she loves.
