Question

Write 3–4 sentences in which you analyze how the meaning of the title “The Interlopers” changes over the course of the story.%0D%0A%0D%0A(4 points)

Answer 1

In the beginning of "The Interlopers," the title suggests the presence of intruders or outsiders, reflecting the deep-seated animosity between the two main characters, George and Ulrich, who trespass into each other's territories in a bitter land dispute. As the story unfolds, however, the meaning of "interlopers" evolves to symbolize not just their physical presence in one another’s lands, but also their unexpected vulnerability and shared humanity. By the end, the once-hostile men become interlopers in the natural world, as they find themselves trapped and at the mercy of nature's indifference. This shift highlights the futility of their conflict, emphasizing that external forces—like fate and the wilderness—can disrupt even the most entrenched rivalries.