Cards in this guide (23)
What is Kafka's Insect
From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach
What is the theme for the novel Metamorphosis
The theme of metamorphosis is change: physical and mental
change.
How does Franz Kafka take pains to make the events in his novella Metamorphosis seem believable and real
A. By using a direct and straightforward tone. -APEX
What is the correct possessive form of The Gregors
If their name is Gregor and you're referring to both of them,
the correct possessive is The Gregors'
(example: the Gregors' swimming pool is clean.)
Which incident in The Metamorphosis suggests that Gregor's new physical form is disgusting to the family
Grete must open a window before she can stand to be inside Gregor's room
How are grete's feelings toward Gregor changing by the end of part 2 of the Metamorphosis
At first she tries to care for him despite her disgust, but then she gets angry and frustrate.
Which evidence from the text shows how Gregor feels about the change in his father
still, still, was that really his father?
How did Franz Kafka think others saw him
What is similar between Gregor's life before and after his physical transformation
He still feels bored and unsatisfied with his life.
Why does gregor leave his room
Grete is playing the violin, and Gregor wants to tell her how beautiful it sounds. [APEX]
What aspect of the metamorphosis is reflected in this excerpt from letter to his father
Gregor's inability to communicate with his father after Gregor becomes a bug
What realization does grete come to in part 3 of the metamorphosis
that the family must find a way to get rid of gregor
What is the chief clerk's reaction to seeing gregor for the first time after gregor's transformation
In The Metamorphosis where does the majority of the plot come from
The majority of the plot come from a character's inner thoughts and conflicts.
How do Gregor's feelings about his transformation change throughout the story
Grete is forced to get a sales job
How are Kafka's feelings of inadequacy represented in The Metamorphosis
Through Gregor's transformation into a hideous bug
What contradictory idea is Kafka bringing up about his relationship with his father in this passage from Letter to His Father
Kafka was considered "contrary" but thought his father would have respected him if he had rebelled more. (Apex)
Was The Metamorphosis could be considered a comedy because the story
Contains ridiculous elements like Gregor scurrying around the room (apex)
How has Grete Gregor's sister changed since Gregor's transformation
She takes care of Gregor and helps more around the house. (Apex)
Which part of gregor's life before his transformation leads you to infer that he was miserable
He was too busy working at a job he hated to enjoy his life -apex
How is the story of the metamorphosis structured
Chronological order, starting with Gregor's transformatio. (APEX)
What aspect of the metamorphosis creates excitement and suspense right from the beginning
I believe it is having Gregor transform into a bug!
which event from the metamorphosis by franz kafka is mostly likely the climax of the story
