General Zaroff Character Traits: the Thin Line between Civilization and Savagery
Words: 745 Pages: 2 1545Introduction Webster’s dictionary defines civilized as the “refinement of thought, manners, or taste.” Based on this definition, Zaroff considers himself to be quite civilized. After all, in his mind, he had everything a person needs to be considered civilized. He was a hunter, and he thought that only very civilized people were hunters. It was when he became bored with hunting animals, however, and began to hunt humans he proved that he was anything but civilized. The Facade of Civilization […]
