Ivan refuses to allow Rainsford inside, but soon the proprietor of the house, General Zaroff, appears and immediately recognizes Rainsford. He finds his way to a rather large chateau, where he encounters Ivan, a large and burly man who is holding a gun. He swims to the island from where he heard the gunshots, as his boat sails away into the distance. After Whitney goes to sleep, Rainsford hears gunshots coming from the island, and falls off the boat while trying to get a better look and dropping his pipe. The men stay up late, discussing their beliefs about predator and prey as they sail past the mysterious and dark “Ship-Trap Island”. Sanger Rainsford, a big game hunter, is on his way to the Amazon by boat, accompanied by his friend Whitney and crew. Why is setting so important?īeware! This short summary contains spoilers! Teachers should use this summary as a reference and it should not be shared with students.
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