Connell uses dialogue to develop the characters to enhance the story. Rainsford, Zaroff, and Ivan are developed through the dialogue.
Connell shows how important dialogue is in the development of a character(s). The first way that this is shown is because Connell uses dialogue to develop the character of Rainsford. In the story Rainsford is first presented as a strong willed and firm person. Although Rainsford’s acquaintance is also a hunter he is thinking about the ethics of hunting and sometimes feels guilty. On page one Rainsford states,” Don 't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You 're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?" This shows that Rainsford is a determined hunter and is trying to tell Whitney that he is a hunter and needs not to feel guilty. This makes the reader think that Rainsford is not a soft person and is a serious and determined hunter. Another example …show more content…
The character of General Zaroff is first developed as a very hospitable and caring person, but then Connell introduces the real reason that Zaroff acts the way he is. Connell introduces Zaroff as a nice person. This is shown on page 1 where the text states, “Follow Ivan, if you please, Mr. Rainsford," said the general. "I was about to have my dinner when you came. I 'll wait for you. You 'll find that my clothes will fit you, I think." (Connell 1) This quote shows that he is very caring for Rainsford and wants him to be comfortable. This shows that Connell wants the audience to think that Zaroff is a nice person so he can initially add the element of surprise with Zaroff. In the text Zaroff states,” Half apologetically General Zaroff said, "We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track…” ( Connell 1) This quote shows that Zaroff is being polite to Rainsford through dialogue which develops him as a caring and hospitable person. Later in the story once the character of Zaroff has been shown to be kind and caring, it is contrasted to a different side of Zaroff. One that is deadly and is menacing. This is shown when Connell develops the flip side of Zaroff. Zaroff says that he hunts humans. He does this because he finds thrill in hunting something that can think and