Zaroff Civilized Analysis

Civilized means to bring a place or people to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced. To be civilized is like to be mature and advanced. Evidence from the story shows that Zaroff considers himself civilized, Rainsford considers Zaroff civilized, and Rainsford considers himself civilized.
For example, one reason Zaroff considers himself civilized is because he has electricity. In the text it says “Oh yes,.. I have electricity, We try to be civilized here” (p.g 50) Zaroff sees that if he has modern conveniences, like electricity, he has a civilized life no matter where he is. Also another reason Zaroff considers himself civilized is because when Rainsford makes him mad, he responds in a pleasant manner. Which shows Zaroff has the ability to mostly control his emotions, as most civilized people would.`
In addition to Zaroff considering himself civilized, Rainsford also considers Zaroff civilized. One reason Rainsford considers Zaroff civilized is because when Zaroff gives him clothes he noticed it came from a London tailor. In the text it says “Ivan laid out
In the text it says “The world is made up of two classes-the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and i are hunters” (p.g 40) This quote demonstrates that Rainsford divides the world into hunters (those who are civilized) and the huntees (those who are not civilized and therefore are not superior). Another reason Rainsford considers himself civilized is because before he met Zaroff and ended up on the island, he was on a yacht. Which shows that he's pretty civilized because only upper class people can afford yachts.
To summarize Zaroff considers himself civilized, Rainsford considers Zaroff civilized, and Rainsford considers himself civilized. So basically they both consider themselves civilized, but only one considers the other civilized. I myself would only consider Rainsford