Question

Write 3 sentences in which you analyze how the meaning of the title "The Interlopers" by Sami changes over the course of the story.
Write in a 7th grader’s response

Answer 1

In the beginning of "The Interlopers," the title refers to the main characters, Ulrich and Georg, who are enemies that intrude on each other’s land and lives, representing how people can become interlopers in each other’s personal conflicts. As the story progresses, the term takes on a deeper meaning when both men find themselves trapped under a fallen tree, realizing that nature itself is an interloper in their feud, forcing them to confront their hatred. By the end, the title suggests that the real interlopers are not just the men in conflict but also the outside forces that intrude upon their lives, urging them to reconsider their priorities and the futility of their rivalry.