"The Metamorphosis" Part 1 FLASHCARD (HONORS)

Front

What feelings does the description of Gregor unlocking the door and the brown fluid evoke in the reader?

Back

Revulsion and disgust for the reader.

Front

What does Gregor transform into when he wakes up?

Back

A monstrous, verminous bug.

Front

Why does Gregor work so much?

Back

He wanted to pay his parents' debt off and support his family.

Front

What is the most important reason for Gregor to hold on to his job as a traveling salesman?

Back

He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

Front

How was Gregor isolated before he became a bug?

Back

Outside of work, he doesn't have much of a social life.

Front

What is the significance of Gregor's transformation in 'The Metamorphosis'?

Back

It symbolizes the alienation and dehumanization experienced in modern society.

Front

How does Gregor's family react to his transformation?

Back

They are initially shocked and later become increasingly hostile and neglectful.

Front

What does Gregor's job as a traveling salesman represent?

Back

It represents his role as the primary breadwinner and the pressures of financial responsibility.

Front

What theme is explored through Gregor's feelings of guilt and obligation?

Back

The theme of familial duty and the sacrifices made for family.

Front

How does Kafka use imagery to convey Gregor's condition?

Back

Kafka uses vivid and grotesque imagery to evoke feelings of horror and sympathy.