The Interlopers. By: Saki. Published: Project by: Brianna Bailey, Erin Bates, Emily Burt, and Abbie Zegowitz

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1 The Interlopers By: Saki Published: 1969 Project by: Brianna Bailey, Erin Bates, Emily Burt, and Abbie Zegowitz

2 Technique of the Author Imagery-figurative description or illustration The author uses the technique called imagery to help the reader visualize what is happening Uses descriptive language to imagine trees pinning the two men down Uses imagery to describe the threatening vibes and eeriness of the wolves which led people to infer that in the near future the men die The author also uses imagery to describe the immenseness and emptiness of the forest as if there is no hope for finding Georg and Ulrich once they are pinned under the fallen trees(forest a symbol of the story

3 Biographical Information and Other Works by Saki Saki was a Scottish writer who lived from He used stories to depict the Edwardian social scene Saki was the pseudonym of Hector Hugh Munro He turned to journalism after he was invalided out of the Burma police He published The Rise of the Russian Empire, a serious historical work He settled in London in 1908 and wrote short stories, sketches, and novels such as Reginald, Reginald in Russia, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, Tobermory, The Open Window, Sredni Vashtar, Laura, and The Schartz-Metterklume Method

4 Setting Germany The Carpathian Mountains, dense vegetation A cold Winter night There is a Storm The setting creates a feeling of coolness because it is in the winter. It makes the reader feel a sense of tension because the atmosphere is cold and dark. The dense vegetation gives an idea of not knowing what is going to happen next in which the trees block most of what the characters see as they are moving forward to hunt their enemy.

5 Symbolism One symbol is the fallen trees The fallen trees symbolize the dead weight of fighting When people have centuries-long quarrels you become devoted to fighting and staying away from that person, leaving some dead weight on your shoulders Just like when the trees fell on them it s preventing them from having a friendship The fallen trees also helps Georg and Ulrich make up and begin their friendship

6 Ulrich von Gradwitz: Primary Characters Wealthy landowner Owner of a forest that Znaeym continuously trespasses to hunt in Protagonist Dynamic/Round Character He and Znaeym s family have been rivals for years The reader assumes that he is the antagonist until Znaeym and him meet in the forest Thoughtful- He offers wine and friendship to his enemy (Georg Znaeym) Vengeful Georg Znaeym: Wealthy Angry because He continues to hunt in a forest that he knows is owned by Gradwitz Protagonist Dynamic/Round Character Vengeful

7 Summary The Interlopers, by Saki, involves two families that have been feuding over an area of forest for years. The courts ended up giving the land to the Gradwitz family, but the Znaeym family never agreed with this. One stormy night, Gradwitz and his men go into the forest in search for his enemy, who he believes trespassing on his land to hunt. Without their men by their sides, the two men find each other in the forest. All of the sudden a lightning bolt hits a tree and it falls right on top of them. Trapped under the tree, they talk about whose men will get there first to kill the other. Gradwitz pulls out a wine flask and offers Znaeym a sip because he wants to end their rivalry. At first Znaeym refuses to drink with an enemy, but he eventually accepts his gesture. Together, as friends, they decide to yell for their men to find them. When they hear footsteps and noises in the distance, their shouts grow louder. When what they thought were their men come into view, they realize that these are not men, but are a menacing pack of wolves making their way over to the helpless men.

8 Exposition: Ulrich von Gradwitz is patrolling his dark forest in search of his enemy, Georg Znaeym,, who he believes is trespassing on his property. You Find out that the 2 men have had a family rivalry for years. Climax: Due to the storm a tree falls down on top of Znaeym and Gradwitz, leaving them trapped and injured beneath it. Inciting Incident: When Znaeym trespasses on Gradwitz s land and they meet in the forest. Plot Diagram Rising Action: - The 2 men argue back and forth - The reason for hatred of one another is explained - The reader discovers how ill-willed each man really is Falling Action: -Both men are now stuck underneath the fallen tree - Argue about whose men will arrive first to kill the other - Gradwitz realizes that friendship is a better alternative and he offers Znaeym a sip of wine - At first Znaeym refuses to drink wine with an enemy, but then he also decides that friendship is a better idea and takes the flask Resolution: Gradwitz sees what looks like men in the distance, and so he calls to them. As they approach he realizes they re wolves, and the two new friends are left helpless under the tree.

9 Point of View the point of view in the tale is of the narrator this contributes to making the tale great by showing the character s physical reactions rather than their thoughts the narrator is also not biased so he doesn t side with either of the characters during the centuries long dispute

10 Theme The main theme of The Interlopers is that holding a grudge for no reason benefits no one. The only reason Georg Znaeym and Ulrich von Gradwitz are mad at eachother is because Znaeym is always trespassing into Gradwitz s land Znaeyem is only trespassing to keep the rivalry between the families going If there was no rivalry to continue, the two men would most likely be friends. They would not need to hold any grudge and could easily welcome each other to the other s land

11 Rating We chose to give this story two out of three stars: The plot of the story was very mysterious because of the suspenseful mood that was generated by the deep forest, the storm, and the remoteness of the location The mystery was what kept the reader involved and intrigued The reader was constantly wondering what the outcome of the story would be. Would the two men become friends? Will they get rescued? Unfortunately, it felt like the focus wasn't on the characters and their rivalry but the details of the setting at the beginning of the story which was kind of misleading

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