Review: The Metamorphosis

Discovering Transformation: When Gregor realizes he has turned into an insect, how does he react? What does this reaction show about his character?

• He is shocked and terrified, showing his fearfulness.

• He is calm and accepting, showing his resignation.

• He is angry and frustrated, showing his rebellious nature.

• He is indifferent and detached, showing his apathy.

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Job and Responsibility: Gregor feels he must keep his job, even after his transformation, because:

• He loves his job and finds it fulfilling.

• He wants to support his family financially.

• He is afraid of change and losing his routine.

• He is under a contract that he cannot break.

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Family Reactions: How do Gregor’s family members respond when they first see him as an insect? How does each family member’s reaction highlight their relationship with him?

• They are shocked and horrified, highlighting their lack of understanding and empathy.

• They are indifferent, showing their detachment from Gregor.

• They are supportive and caring, indicating a strong family bond.

• They are amused, reflecting a playful relationship.

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Grete’s Role: How does Grete initially help Gregor after his transformation?

• By bringing him food and cleaning his room

• By ignoring him completely

• By calling a doctor immediately

• By moving out of the house

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Shifts in Grete’s Attitude: How does Grete’s attitude toward Gregor change as time passes?

• She becomes more caring and understanding.

• She becomes indifferent and neglectful.

• She becomes increasingly resentful and distant.

• She remains consistently supportive.

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As time passes, how does Gregor’s sense of self and purpose begin to fade?

• Through his increasing isolation and neglect by his family.

• By achieving his dreams and aspirations.

• Through his growing success at work.

• By forming new relationships and connections.

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Why does Gregor react strongly to Grete playing the violin?

• It reminds him of his past life.

• He dislikes the sound of the violin.

• It shows his remaining human emotions.

• He wants to play the violin himself.

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By the end of the story, how does each family member view their duty to Gregor? How does this affect their actions and decisions about his future?

• They feel a strong sense of duty and decide to care for him indefinitely.

• They feel burdened and decide to isolate him from the family.

• They are indifferent and make no changes to their actions.

• They feel guilty and decide to seek external help for him.

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Gregor ultimately gives up on living because:

• He feels a burden to his family.

• He is physically weak and ill.

• He has lost his job and purpose.

• He is unable to communicate with others.

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After Gregor’s death, how do his family members respond? What does their reaction say about how they have changed since his transformation?

• They mourn deeply and reflect on their past actions.

• They feel relieved and start planning for the future.

• They become isolated and withdrawn.

• They seek help from outside to cope with the loss.

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