Part A What does the interaction between the hunters reveal about Zaroff’s attitude toward Rainsford? He believes Rainsford’s views of life and death are insincere. He views Rainsford’s moral stance as misguided and uninformed. He thinks of Rainsford as a worthy opponent. He finds what Rainsford says to be humorous. Question 2 Part B How does Zaroff’s attitude advance the plot of this passage? Because Zaroff is intelligent, he tries to be a master of men. Because Zaroff devalues life, he is bored with his own life. Since Zaroff enjoys conversation with Rainsford, he uses it to analyze his enemy. Since Zaroff sees Rainsford as sentimental, he misjudges him as an opponent.
