use paragraphs 8-10 from the interlopers to answer the question. in this excerpt two men are trapped under a tree and accuse each other of trespassing on their land. how do the men’s situation and conversation creat tension and mystery in the story? in 1-2 sentences support your ideas with evidence from the paragraph
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In this excerpt, the men's dire situation of being trapped under a fallen tree creates tension as they become increasingly desperate for help. The conversation they have, filled with accusations of trespassing and claims of ownership, adds to the mystery of the story as it raises questions about their respective claims and the origins of the feud between their families. Evidence from the paragraph includes the line, "His [Georg's] rancour was less fierce than it had been...and the old fierce hatred seemed to be dying down slowly within him' (Para 10). This indicates that their conversation not only intensifies the tension in their predicament but also hints at a deeper mystery and the potential for some resolution of their feud.