The interlopers are two men (Ulrich and Georg) fighting over a strip of land. This quarrel started generations ago before the two men were even born. One night Ulrich and Georg were on the land and saw each other, so they drew their weapons and got ready to shoot. However, they did not, and instead, they hesitated, which was just enough time for a tree branch to come down and trap them both. After, assuming hours, Ulrich started a conversation with Georg and they started to befriend each other and dissolve the grudge held for decades. Eventually, the two men had a bright idea to call for help, however, when they thought they finally got help, they realized that it was just wolves and they would get eaten alive. The Interlopers is a great and easy book to read because it gives clear and concise context and a clear purpose. Saki’s context sets the reader with keys to look for that might …show more content…
Starting the story off the story with the setting, but then, more importantly, goes to the context. A lawsuit involving two parties that lasted “ for three generations”(Saki 428). Saki told us when this grudge between the two parties started. Also, by telling us how long this grudge has been through, we see how serious this grudge is and how dedicated each party's family is to the land. Thus, revealing part of the theme and giving us a good background to build off of, so later in the story, it is clear what the theme is. Also, Saki mentions that the conflict will not die down and Ulrich and Georg “ [are] thirsting for one another’s blood”(Saki 430). When the author introduces that they thirst for each other's blood, it shows that the grudge for each other is often still active and is still being fought over... It foreshadows that Ulrich and Georg will go out and attempt to claim “their” land. Due to possible foreshadowing, the creator gives the reader a little suspense to get the reader's