The Metamorphosis Parts 1 & 2

Front

What is the best description of Gregor's transformation into a bug?

Back

He is beetle-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs.

Front

How does Gregor try to make Grete and his mother more comfortable when they enter his bedroom?

Back

He hides under the couch with a white sheet.

Front

What does Gregor cover up in his room to ensure that his sister and mother do not remove it?

Back

Photo from wall.

Front

What new 'habit' does Gregor enjoy as a bug stuck in his room for so long?

Back

Crawling around the walls and hanging from the ceiling.

Front

What is Gregor's father's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

Back

He is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room.

Front

What theme does Gregor's transformation represent in 'The Metamorphosis'?

Back

The theme of alienation and isolation.

Front

How does Gregor's family react to his transformation over time?

Back

They become increasingly hostile and neglectful.

Front

What does Gregor's job symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the burdens of responsibility and the dehumanizing nature of work.

Front

What role does Grete play in Gregor's life after his transformation?

Back

Initially, she cares for him but eventually becomes resentful.

Front

How does the setting of Gregor's room contribute to the story?

Back

It symbolizes his confinement and isolation.