Rainsford faces many tough decisions throughout his
            adventure on Ship Trap Island.  First, it was his original opinion that hunters are all
            important and have no need to consider the feelings of their prey.  This is put to the
            test, however, when he becomes the prey and realizes that fear rushes through the body
            throughout the chase.  Though it's not revealed, the reader assumes Rainsford will
            reconsider his position on hunting in the
            future. 
Rainsford is also confronted with the dilemma of
            playing "the game" with the General or having to fight off Ivan.  Though Rainsford is
            disgusted with the whole concept of "the game", he realizes he stands no chance in hand
            to hand combat with Ivan, but he can use his hunting skills and knowledge to beat the
            General at his own game. 
Finally, upon returning to the
            General's chateau after jumping off the cliff to avoid being captured, the General
            congratulates Rainsford for beating him at the game.  He says he will arrange for
            Rainsford to be sent home.  Rainsford must choose whether to trust that the General will
            follow through with his promise or fight him to determine a real winner.  Of course,
            Rainsford chooses to fight and comes out the winner.
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