Theme of The Interlopers

The theme of The Interlopers is a long standing feud between two families. Both men despised each other for reasons unknown. They have known about their family history's since they were kids which caused them to be in dispute. The feud goes on for so long that the reason the families are feuding, is forgotten. The people involved in the feud in the end, Georg and Ulrich have trouble understanding the reason for the fighting. This occurred when they were trapped underneath the tree. Ulrich offers to have his men free Georg. Ulrich says to Georg, "We've been rather fools; there are better things in life than getting the better of a boundary dispute." Georg said that it would be weird if the people saw them together because everyone knew they were enemies. They each prayed that their men would arrive first so that they could save their new friend. The irony of the situation is that when something does come, it's wolves. This means that they will both die.