2 The Metamorphosis Introduction Flashcard

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What does posthumously mean?

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after death

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Who is the author of The Metamorphosis?

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Franz Kafka

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In which language was The Metamorphosis originally written?

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German

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When was Franz Kafka born?

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1883

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What is the Dada movement?

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an anti-establishment art and literary movement that began in Zurich, Switzerland during World War I

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What is the significance of The Metamorphosis in literature?

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It explores themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition.

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What genre does The Metamorphosis belong to?

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Surrealism and existentialism.

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What is the main theme of The Metamorphosis?

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The struggle of the individual against societal norms.

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What is the impact of Kafka's writing style?

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It creates a sense of absurdity and disorientation.

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What does the term 'absurdism' refer to in literature?

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A philosophy that emphasizes the conflict between human tendencies to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the inability to find any.