Hunter Vs Hunter Analysis

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In the beginning of the story Rainsford says , “the world is made up of two classes – the hunters and the huntees.” I believe that statement is false because someone can be a hunter and a huntee. For example in the story Rainsford is an expert hunter but when Zaroff tries to hunt him down he becomes the hunted. In the beginning of the story Rainsford states "Who cares what a jaguar feels?" when he was talking about the feelings of his prey. It is easy for Rainsford to make a statement like that when he is in a position of power. Having more power over other creatures rainsford never felt the vulnerability or pain that his prey does. It is easy for him not to care for what his prey is feeling like he says to Withney before he lands on ship

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