Question

“it will be light enough in rio,” promised whitney. “we should make it in a few days. i hope the jaguar guns have come from purdey’s. we should have some good hunting up the amazon. great sport, hunting.”
“the best sport in the world,” agreed rainsford.
“for the hunter,” amended whitney. “not for the jaguar.”
“don’t talk rot, whitney,” said rainsford. “you’re a big - game hunter, not a philosopher. who cares how a jaguar feels?”
“perhaps the jaguar does,” observed whitney.
“bah! they’ve no understanding.”
“even so, i rather think they understand one thing — fear. the fear of pain and the fear of death.”
“nonsense,” laughed rainsford. “this hot weather is making you soft, whitney. be a realist. the world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees. luckily, you and i are hunters. do you think we’ve passed that island yet?”
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how does the author use whitney’s sarcastic remarks to develop meaning in these paragraphs?
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whitney’s remarks reveal his lack of concern for what a hunted jaguar feels.
whitney’s remarks reveal how he and rainsford became big - game hunters.
whitney’s remarks reveal that rainsford views hunting as a form of philosophy.
whitney’s remarks reveal rainsford’s arrogance and lack of sympathy.
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Explanation:

Whitney's remarks show he considers the feelings of the jaguar, while Rainsford does not. His comments highlight Rainsford's lack of concern for the hunted animal.

Answer:

Whitney's remarks reveal his lack of concern for what a hunted jaguar feels.