describe how rainsford falls off the yacht.how does he react after he falls?what does this tell about him?

Rainsford falls off the yacht when he drops his pipe while standing on the railing of the ship. He reaches for his pipe and falls into the water. He then swims to the shore where he had heard noises and tries to get to land. It shows that he is curious and has a strong will to survive.

Rainsford looses his pipe. He uses his quick reflexes to grab it before it falls into the water. Rainsford looses his balance in the process and falls in. Rainsford is calm and collected, as every action hero should be, after he falls in. He conserves his energy and then swims (he's a powerful swimmer of course) for shore.