Explain how beginning the story with the dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney contributes to both the author’s characterization of Rainsford and the story’s mood. Cite evidence from the story in your response.

There is a lot of traits of escape fiction. There is a scary mysterious island, a dark tropical night, talk of cannibals.....the dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney convey all the hallmarks of a far-fetched adventure story just waiting to happen.