Outsiders Writing Prompt #1 Directions: Please respond to the prompt in 3-5 complete sentences. Prompt: What does it mean to be an "outsider the book"? What kinds of situations in life can make you feel like an "outsider"? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.​

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.