In groups, decide on something that you often feel
pressured to join in on by those around. Why dont you
want to participate? What are you afraid will happen if you dont cooperate? Have you ever done the wrong thing out of fear for what might happen if you dont? We will discuss answers as a class. Peer Pressure
1. 1) The general names three traits that the perfect prey should have. Name the three traits Zaroff identifies. 2. 2) Quote the text that explains why Zaroff delights in hunting men. 3. 3) Zaroffs captives must decide whether to hunt or to face Ivan. Explain how making this decision would present an internal conflict. 4. 4) Who are the pupils in Zaroffs cellar? 5. 5) Has your impression of Zaroff changed since you first met him in the story? Explain. 6. 6) Describe the conflict that keeps Rainsford awake. Is it internal, external, or both? Explain. 7. 7) What can you infer has happened based on the sound of the pistol?
What do you think will happen to Rainsford if he refuses to participate in the hunt? How will that influence his decision?