Answer:
well he is the main character so the story revolves around him mainly and his choices making him the protagonist. (just an educated guess )
Explanation:
Since Rainsford was found by the General so easily, the General wanted to have more fun and allowed him to go, which showed his smile. The General was a cunning man and he wanted to have more fun in the game so he gave Rainsford another chance to go and let him have another hunt. The General had something in mind and Rainsford thought he was going to die instantly and easily because he was up against the General.
This shows that Coco and her mother feel happy to have new neighbors. They like their neighbor.