Rainsford lost his balance while trying to navigate the treacherous terrain of Ship-Trap Island, where the ground was uneven and covered with dense vegetation. As he moved through the jungle, he was startled by the sounds of the hunt and the sudden realization of his precarious situation, which contributed to his loss of footing. Additionally, the element of surprise and fear played a significant role in his instability as he attempted to evade capture.
Rainsford was watching Zaroff from the tree and had saw Zaroff smile as he left
Rainsford sails by island (start of story) Rainsford reaches island (fell from boat) Zaroff hunts Rainsford (action of the story) Rainsford eludes Zaroff (end of story) (alternatively - in the first half of the story) Rainsford falls off the boat. Rainsford meets Ivan. Rainsford meets Zaroff. The hunt begins.
Ivan's behavior toward Rainsford was certainly disarming. On the one hand, Ivan was quite welcoming and gregarious, offering Rainsford a good meal and a comfortable bed despite being a complete stranger. He also made a point to engage in conversation with Rainsford, asking him about the Hunt and his past experiences. On the other hand, Ivan was also quite menacing, threatening to hunt Rainsford with his pack of dogs if he refused to join the game. This combination of hospitality and menace created an atmosphere of unease for Rainsford. As a result, Ivan's behavior was disarming in that it kept Rainsford off balance and unsure of his next move.
Rainsford sails by island (start of story) Rainsford reaches island (fell from boat) Zaroff hunts Rainsford (action of the story) Rainsford eludes Zaroff (end of story) (alternatively - in the first half of the story) Rainsford falls off the boat. Rainsford meets Ivan. Rainsford meets Zaroff. The hunt begins.
Rainsford sails by island (start of story) Rainsford reaches island (fell from boat) Zaroff hunts Rainsford (action of the story) Rainsford eludes Zaroff (end of story) (alternatively - in the first half of the story) Rainsford falls off the boat. Rainsford meets Ivan. Rainsford meets Zaroff. The hunt begins.
Rainsford sails by island Rainsford reaches island Zaroff hunts Rainsford Rainsford eludes Zaroff
Jill Rainsford died in 1994.
Jill Rainsford was born in 1905.
Rainsford leaped upon the rail and balanced himself there to get greater elevation but his pipe hit a rope and was knocked from his mouth he then lunged for it and reached too far and lost his balance and fell in the Caribbean sea
How does Rainsford kill Zaroff's dog?
he agrees
He says at the chateau door that he is Sanger Rainsford of New York City.