Throughout this journal, Zaroff can be characterized as cold hearted and mysterious. First off, Zaroff is mysterious because he lives on a mysterious island in the middle of no where. As Rainsford states “OFF THERE to the right--somewhere--is a large island, said Whitney. It's rather a mystery” This quote states that the island is mysterious. Also Rainsford states “We were drawing near the island then. What I felt was a--a mental chill; a sort of sudden dread." (Conell). This explains how the island is creepy and sketchy. Secondly, Zaroff is mysterious because he knows more about Rainsford then Rainsford knows about him. In the quote “I've read your book about hunting snow leopards in Tibet, you see, explained the man. I am General Zaroff.”
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As states by Zaroff "But no animal can reason, objected Rainsford. My dear fellow, said the general, there is one that can." (Conell). Through this quote one can infer that Zaroff is suggesting that he is hunting humans but at first he never comes out and says it. Zaroff is also extremely cold hearted. First of all, Zaroff is cold hearted. Zaroff says “Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong.” (Conell) this quote infers that Zaroff does not care about ones life and does not mind taking one. Further more, Zaroff does not care about his friends and/or acquaintance. “You've done well, Rainsford, the voice of the general called. Your Burmese tiger pit has claimed one of my best dogs. Again you score.” (Connel) In this quote Zaroff tells Rainsford that he had killed one of his best dogs without even batting an eye. Thirdly Rainsford thinks he is soupier to most people. Zaroff states “Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow, remarked the general, but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.” This quote tells the reader that he is an arrogant and
As states by Zaroff "But no animal can reason, objected Rainsford. My dear fellow, said the general, there is one that can." (Conell). Through this quote one can infer that Zaroff is suggesting that he is hunting humans but at first he never comes out and says it. Zaroff is also extremely cold hearted. First of all, Zaroff is cold hearted. Zaroff says “Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong.” (Conell) this quote infers that Zaroff does not care about ones life and does not mind taking one. Further more, Zaroff does not care about his friends and/or acquaintance. “You've done well, Rainsford, the voice of the general called. Your Burmese tiger pit has claimed one of my best dogs. Again you score.” (Connel) In this quote Zaroff tells Rainsford that he had killed one of his best dogs without even batting an eye. Thirdly Rainsford thinks he is soupier to most people. Zaroff states “Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow, remarked the general, but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.” This quote tells the reader that he is an arrogant and