Re-read the first line of the passage...

An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake and sleep did not visit Rainsford...

What does the figurative language in this sentence emphasize about Rainsford's current situation?

Question 2 options:

He is terrified because he is surrounded by wounded snakes.


His fear and anxiety is so high that he is unable to sleep.


He is peaceful and getting a good night of rest.


He is experiencing inner turmoil because of his decision to hunt Zaroff.