Question

Write 3-4 sentences in which you analyze how the meaning of the title "The Interlopers" changes over the course of the story
Write in a 7 th graders response

Answer 1

In the beginning of the story "The Interlopers," the title refers to the two main characters, Georg and Ulrich, who are feuding over land. They see each other as intruders in their territory, meaning that they both feel like the other is invading their space and rights. However, as the story progresses, the meaning of the title shifts. By the end, the true interlopers are the wolves that come to threaten both Georg and Ulrich, showing that their conflict was less important compared to the dangers of nature and life itself. This change makes us realize that fighting over land isn’t as important as working together to survive.