Cards in this guide (26)
What is the theme for the novel Metamorphosis
The theme of metamorphosis is change: physical and mental
change.
Does reading the bible help your reading
Reading anything helps you to learn how to read better. The
Bible is a good book to read because it is written in old-fashioned
language, which is harder to understand. If you can learn how to
understand it, you will really be a good reader.
What did gregor want to do for grete before his transformation
send her to conservatory for music
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.)
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.
How does Gregor's reaction to his transformation start to change over the course of the story
He slowly realizes that he is a bug and starts to feel sad and confused.
(APEX)
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What financial news does Gregor overhear from his father
gregors father has a little bit of money left over from his failed business APEX
What is similar between Gregor's life before and after his physical transformation
He still feels bored and unsatisfied with his life.
Which theme is common in many of franz Kafka
What makes translating the metamorphosis difficult
Kafka's original words can have many different meanings. (Apex)
Why does gregor leave his room
Grete is playing the violin, and Gregor wants to tell her how beautiful it sounds. [APEX]
Why does Gregor cover the picture of the woman in the fur coat with his body
Because the guy from june 18th is an idiot the answer is "To prevent the removal of the picture from his room"
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 is the chief clerk's reaction to seeing gregor for the first time after gregor's transformation
Why was the boredom of working in a factory a common theme in literature and film produced during the early 20th century
many people were working in factory jobs that they hated
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 is Gregor's relationship with his father in The Metamorphosis similar to Kafka's relationship with his own father
Both Grogor and Kafka are upset by the fathers' negativity but feel powerless against it
Apex
How are Kafka's feelings of inadequacy represented in The Metamorphosis
Through Gregor's transformation into a hideous bug
Why does the family decide to spend a day in the country the metamorphosis
to relax after Gregor's death
How can learning about an authors personal life enhance the readers experience when reading a story by that author
By allowing the reader to interpret or understand the story in a
new way
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)
What can you infer about the relationship between Kafka and his father from this statement
That their conflict has continued into Kafka's adulthood (Apex)
In the early 20th century what duty fell to many young adults
Supporting their elderly parents financially. 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