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  1. Aug 2018
    1. He lunged for it; a short, hoarse cry came from his lips as he realized he had reached too far and had lost his balance. The cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea dosed over his head.He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water in his open mouth made him gag and strangle.

      This is an example of the rising action since it shows that Rainsford may be leaving the island and we don't know if he is going to come back.

    2. Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff."The general made one of his deepest bows. "I see," he said. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford." . . .He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.

      This is an example of the resolution since Rainsford came back and has killed General Zaroff.

    3. A man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there."Rainsford!" screamed the general. "How in God's name did you get here?""Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through the jungle.

      This is an example of the turning point of the story since it was expected that Rainsford had left the island but really came back to kill General Zaroff.

    4. Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation.

      This is an example of a Man vs Self conflict since he is trying to keep himself calm.

    5. "But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford."My dear fellow," said the general, "there is one that can.""But you can't mean--" gasped Rainsford."And why not?""I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke."

      This is an example of a Man vs Man conflict since the general and Rainsford are arguing back and forth of he Rainsford truly believes that he hunts men.

    6. The cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea dosed over his head.

      This is an example of conflict. It shows Man vs Nature and that it is getting intense and he is trying hard to survive. The nature surrounding him is not treating him well.

    7. "What island is it?" Rainsford asked.

      This is an example of the exposition since it introduces Rainsford.