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Cards in this guide (15)
What is Kafka's Insect

From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach

Why learn another language

because it is fun and makes you think outside of the box. it will also help you understand your original language better.

What are some Celtic words for spirit

Spirit can be used in different ways and it is difficult to translate out of context.

What structural decision would a translator have to make when translating an original text

Word order (or sentence length)

When was Of Course You Said created

Of Course You Said was created in 2007.

When was Letter to His Father created

Letter to His Father was created in 1966.

Who or what does Brueghel leave out in his interpretation of Landscape with the Fall of Icarus

Daedalus

What two elements are important for an ideal translation

Accuracy and readability (apex)

Which type of translation conveys the basic information from the original work but usually not the original writer's style or specific cultural context

Ah yes, I do perhaps know the answer to this exquisite question. It is, indeed, a literal translation. No thanks needed, good fellows ;)

What does the clear lens metaphor imply about the role of the translator

The translator is not making any decisions about the work itself but is just copying the words into another language. (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"

Which type of sentence can a translator use to set a frantic or anxious tone

Short, quick sentences (Apex)

What is Gregor's reaction to hearing that his father has some money left over from his failed business

Gregor wishes he himself could have used the money to pay off his parents debt faster but is happy his family has the money.

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

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)

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