Rainsford is a world-renowned hunter. We know this, because general Zaroff has read his books. Rainsford also loves hunting. Big game is his thing. Moreover, he does not really care about what animals think or feel. In fact, he does not even think about it.
In a conversation with his friend, Whitney, he says there are only two classes in the world, the hunter and the huntee. From these words, we can say that...
Rainsford is a world-renowned hunter. We know this, because general Zaroff has read his books. Rainsford also loves hunting. Big game is his thing. Moreover, he does not really care about what animals think or feel. In fact, he does not even think about it.
In a conversation with his friend, Whitney, he says there are only two classes in the world, the hunter and the huntee. From these words, we can say that Rainsford is a man who enjoys the hunt without any consideration of animals.
When he finds himself on the island with Zaroff and realizes that Zaroff hunts humans, he wants to get off immediately. He wants nothing to do with him or his activity. However, Zaroff does not allow him to leave because Zaroff wants to hunt him. This causes Rainsford to have a new perspective on hunting as he is now the hunted. The text says:
Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels.
From this perspective, we can say that Rainsford's view on hunting expanded. Whether he changed or not is questionable.
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