Question

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

Answer 1

In the beginning of "The Interlopers" by Saki, the title seems to refer to the main characters, Ulrich and Georg, who are intruding on each other’s land and family feud. As the story progresses and they find themselves trapped together, the meaning shifts to highlight how they both become "interlopers" in their own lives, as they realize the feud is not worth their friendship. By the end, the title takes on a deeper meaning, showing how their rivalry is interrupted by nature and fate, making them outsiders in the true sense, as they face a tragic end together.