Question

"The general laughed with entire good nature. He regarded Rainsford quizzically. “I refuse to believe that so modern and civilized a young man as you seem to be harbors romantic ideas about the value of human life. Surely your experiences in the war-“

“Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder,” finished Rainsford stiffly.

What does this passage ironically foreshadow about Rainsford?
A. Ultimately, he commits cold-blooded murder.
B. He is compassionate, even toward Zaroff.
C. He cherishes the trappings of civilization.
D. He hunts jaguars and other animals.

Answer 1

i think it is A because it's opinion

Answer 2

Answer: A) Ultimately, he commits cold-blooded murder.

Explanation: foreshadowing is a giving a warning, an indication, or a hint of something that will happen in the future in a story. In the given passage from "The Most Dangerous Game" the phrase “Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder,” finished Rainsford stiffly, foreshadows that Rainsford will commit cold-blooded murder, in fact at the end of the story, he kills Zaroff and sleeps in his bed.