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What does this line of dialogue reveal about Rainsford’s character?

How does this line of dialogue reveal Rainsford’s character, particularly in terms of his experience as a hunter?

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Anonymous

Feb 06, 2025

B- he is a very experienced hunter. Explanation:
the answer is (he is a rational man )or (B) . just took the test
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Anonymous

Feb 18, 2025

The correct answer is b. He is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition. Explanation:It is said that Rainsford is the most important character in the story of "The Most Dangerous Game". He is a great game hunter who became stranded on General Zaroff's Ship-Trap Island and he became the same kind of prey he once hunted.  As the story goes on, He finds empathy for the game changes as the story progresses. And This guy is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.
The right option is the second one. Rainsford makes readers know that he is not superstitious nor is worried about the supernatural consequences of a sailor's fear, but rather thinking that a sailor superstitious attitude could be harmful for the company's reputation. Rainsford's statement comes more out of cautiousness for business than fear of the supernatural.
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Anonymous

Jan 12, 2025

The second alternative is correct (B).Using only the phrase put in the question: "Pure imagination! A superstitious sailor can contaminate the entire ship's company with his fear." The only alternative that makes sense is the second, which explains that Rainsford is a person who does not believe in suprations and mystical events. So he criticizes anyone who raises these discussions as it could affect the psychological state of all other sailors.
He is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition reveals about his character.
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Anonymous

Jan 22, 2025

He is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.
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Anonymous

Jan 30, 2025

The second oneHe is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.
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Anonymous

Feb 05, 2025

This line of dialogue shows that Rainsford is a rational man. He does not believe in superstition. He is aware that people in a group may disregard their own decision making and critical thinking facilities in favour of confomity within the group. If a superstitious idea begins to gain traction amongst the men, they may succumb to mass hysteria. Rainsford hopes to calm the fears of the listener by telling them indirectly to disregard their own fears about the island.

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