The Interlopers

The Interlopers Irony

Death by Nature

It is ironic that the two men set out to hunt one another and instead end up being hunted by a pack of wolves.

Call for Help

It is ironic that the pair’s decision to call for help using a hunting call ends up attracting a pack of wolves instead of their fellow travelers.

Forgiveness: Too Little, Too Late

It is ironic that the two men decide to end a generations-old feud only to die shortly after reconciling their differences, with no witness to the exchange.

Inability to Act

It is ironic that the two men, driven by hate for one another, hesitate instead of acting when they have the opportunity to shoot the other and instead both end up at the mercy of nature.

The True Interlopers

It is ironic that the two men consider one another to be the interlopers when in fact they are the intruders in an otherwise undisturbed forest.

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