In the short story, The Interlopers one of the main themes is friendship. Throughout the story both characters Ulrich and Georg decide that to save their lives they must give up their feud for land and become friends. For instance, after fighting over the same plot of land for many years both men know that they will die under the tree if they do not resolve the argument. Ulrich knows that he is supposed to hate this man for trespassing on his land but when suddenly he finds himself pinned down by a tree he knows that they have a better chance of surviving than working against each other. Also, in order to free themselves or call for rescue they two men must work together. The men realize that life is too short to be holding a grudge and that grudge will get them no help. Once their argument is buried they call for help together. Working together they keep calling for help and one man even offers the other man some of his wine flask. In a tough situation both men realize that friendship is the only answer. Stuck under the tree with no help in the woods death looms ahead without friendship. To ultimately try and save themselves both characters give up their hate for each other and form a new friendship.
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