English

Question

3. Explain how beginning the story with the

dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney

contributes to both the author's

characterization of Rainsford and the story's

mood. Cite evidence from the story in your

response.

Answer

Beginning the story with the dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney contributes to the author's characterization of Rainsford as a brave and adventurous hunter, as he is eager to take on the challenge of hunting in the Amazon. It also establishes a suspenseful and mysterious mood, as the conversation hints at the danger and mystery that Rainsford will soon face. Evidence from the story includes Rainsford's statement that "The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees" and his eagerness to take on the challenge of hunting in the Amazon.

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Beginning the story with the dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney contributes to the author's characterization of Rainsford as a brave and adventurous hunter. Rainsford is eager to take on the challenge of hunting in the Amazon, and his statement that "The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees" shows his confidence in his hunting abilities. This establishes him as a confident and capable hunter, which is further reinforced by his eagerness to take on the challenge of hunting in the Amazon. The dialogue also establishes a suspenseful and mysterious mood, as the conversation hints at the danger and mystery that Rainsford will soon face. Rainsford's statement that "The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees" implies that he is about to enter a dangerous and unpredictable situation, and his eagerness to take on the challenge of hunting in the Amazon further reinforces this suspenseful mood.