How does the author communicate the theme of the irony of civilization?

Question

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Responses

by establishing the underlying differences between humans and animals
by establishing the underlying differences between humans and animals

by contrasting General Zaroff's refined manners with his brutish view of humankind
by contrasting General Zaroff's refined manners with his brutish view of humankind

by emphasizing Rainsford's objections to treating other humans as prey
by emphasizing Rainsford's objections to treating other humans as prey

by positioning hunting as a continuation of war games off the battlefield

Answer 1

The appropriate response to how the author communicates the theme of the irony of civilization is:

by contrasting General Zaroff's refined manners with his brutish view of humankind.

This contrast highlights the idea that civilization can mask a brutal and primitive nature, illustrating the irony inherent in the concept of "civilized" behavior when it coexists with barbaric actions.