Using imagery, the author from this passage in “The Most Dangerous Game” is showing how Zaroff admires to Rainsford, and even looks up to him. After Zaroff introduced himself to Rainsford, he graciously provided him dinner. During the meal, the general was “studying him, appraising him narrowly,” (Connell 7). To put differently, during the meal, Zaroff was examining him, surveying his new guest. Zaroff was most likely checking if Rainsford met up to the expectations the general had set for him. Perhaps Zaroff was scrutinizing him to see if Sanger was worthy of hunting with him. This use of imagery helps prove how Zaroff appreciates Rainsford’s rescence. The author also mentions how Rainsford saw the general as a “most thoughtful and affable
