Quote 19
"Surely your experiences in the war—"
"Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly. (1.116)
Does Zaroff make Rainsford condone cold-blooded murder—or does Rainsford get there on his own?
Quote 20
"And now," said the general, "I want to show you my new collection of heads. Will you come with me to the library?" (1.142)
Picture this room like a yearbook but with stuffed heads. Why would Rainsford want to miss such a rare delight?
Quote 21
The general sucked in his breath and smiled. "I congratulate you," he said. "You have won the game." (2.35)
Now, is this a man who thinks he’s about to be fed to his own bloodhounds? The only way he could be such a good loser is that he thinks his opponent is going to play by the rules and simply go away.