Imagine it is the day before the events of the story, and you have been hired to mediate peace between Ulrich and Georg. What would you advise the men to do to resolve their conflict?

Examine Saki's choice of title for his narrative. Who are the interlopers? Why are they considered interlopers?

Saki wrote "The Interlopers" while serving in World War I. In what ways might the narrative reflect a soldier's experiences?

Find a piece of art that, to you, represents the story's setting. Describe the artwork and explain why you believe it captures the setting of the story.

The story is set in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before World War I. Conduct research and write an essay about the society in which Ulrich and Georg lived.

In the Dictionary of Literary Biography, Alexander Malcolm Forbes describes "The Interlopers" as a parable. Define what a parable is. How effective is this story as a parable? Provide an explanation for your answer.