Reporters believe that harsh conditions of a storm implicate a need for immediate evacuation.
He gives a kind of fair chance because he provides his opponent with a hunting knife, training, and reliable clothes, while all Zaroff has is a 'tiny little' hand gun. Although, once he is up against Rainsford, Zaroff begins to cheat at his own game by bringing out his bodyguard and his pack or dogs into the hunting grounds with him.
Love, selflessness, and poverty are three of the main themes in this story. Hope this helped!!!
Wine is the answer for this question