It was a rainy day. it was dark out side. i was alone at home. my parents had gone out for shopping. suddenly some one knocked at the door. i was (write a story).

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.