How did gerrard outwit the intruder and save himself
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In the poem "If I were you", the intruder comes Gerrard's house with a gun.
Gerrard is a play-writer.
The intruder who is a criminal thought that he could kill Gerrard and live in the place like Gerrard as they look alike.
Gerrard understood his plan and cleverly making him believe that he is also a murderer and he is also searched by the police.
He asked the intruder to come with him so that they can flee from the police.
The intruder agreed with it.
When he comes along the door, Gerrard pushes him and lock the door.
Then he informed the police.
Answer:
He tries to make believe the intruder to run away from the place with him. At the right time, he locks the intruder in a cupboard and takes possession of his firearm. In this way, Gerrard outwits the intruder and saves himself.