In the interlopers, how does the nearness of death change the attitudes and habits of a lifetime?

In the Interlopers, the nearness of death changes the attitudes and habits of a lifetime by allowing them to see themselves and each other as victims rather than enemies. Here is a bit of a background to start with: Both Ulrich and Georg are lifelong enemies. They are fighting over a piece of land that is not really worth much in real life. On a stormy night, they meet each other face to face. Before they can shoot each other, a Beech tree collapses in the wind and they are both trapped under it. They both decide to reconcile with each other instead of fighting with each other