Saki The Interlopers Analysis

In “The Interlopers” Saki uses the story of two feuding men to portray themes of hatred, friendship, and forgiveness. Hatred plays a large part in the “interlopers” because of the long standing feud between the Znaeym and Grawitz families. the argument n that began over disputed land quickly turned into anger that lasted for generations. It was this hatred that led to Ulrich and Georg meeting in the forest on a stormy night, and ultimately to their implied demise. One of Saki’s points in relating George and Ulrich's meeting is that hatred is a taught quality, which means it can be unlearned. This is exactly what occurred in the forest. After lying trapped under the tree for a time, Ulrich is kind to George saying, “quote” This supports the
idea that “The Interlopers” hatred can be unlearned.
Also, Saki’s story realies heavily on the themes of friendship and forgiveness. It is when George speaks after Ulrich’s offer of help that the two men become friends, breaking the long standing feud. Both men reach the decision that their feud is not worth the struggle and forgive each other for past transgressions and become friends. This event is the main plot of the story and serves to deliver the lesson that no argument is worth the fight. In conclusion, Saki uses the themes of hatred, friendship, and forgiveness to deliver important messages about life.