Question 2 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
A foil is a character whose contrasting qualities highlight another character’s traits. Zaroff treats hunting people as entertainment and shows no remorse, while Rainsford recognizes that the hunted feel fear and suffering, revealing his conscience. Zaroff is also a skilled hunter, so choice A does not describe a contrast between them.
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