Part 1
Part 1/2
Part 2
Part 2/3
Part 3
100
The meaning of the term "metamorphosis"
To change; a major physical change.
100
How Gregor gets injured at the end of Part 1
His father shoves him through the door, and his leg gets stuck.
100
The way they keep Gregor locked in his room.
They leave the keys on the other side of the door.
100
The constant internal struggle Gregor has leading up to part 3:
Internally: He helped his family in the past, but he can't do it anymore. He feels bad about his present condition.
100
The instrument Gregor's sister plays during Gregor's final evening at home:
The violin.
200
Aside from his physical appearance, what’s the first indication to Gregor that he has changed?
His voice has changed.
200
The reason Gregor doesn't like the milk his sister brings
He's an insect now; insects have no desire for milk.
200
The reason Gregor's sister takes his furniture out.
She believes it helps him feel better; more room to move around.
200
The reason Gregor stops eating and sleeping
What is: His depressive state; he's beginning to feel more and more like an insect.
200
The cause of the boarders moving out.
Gregor appears out of his room and scares the boarders.
300
The person (aside from his own family) who comes to visit him.
Who is: Boss
300
Part 2: The cause of Gregor's mom passing out
Gregor is crawling on the wall when his mom walks in.
300
The debate the sister and mother have:
Who should clean his room? Irony: The sister hasn't done a great job with it lately, but she continues to want to clean it.
300
The reason Gregor's family moves a bunch of furniture into his room:
Boarders have moved in; they have their own stuff.
300
The quote that causes Gregor to hit rock-bottom:
"It has to go. You have to get rid of the idea that it's Gregor. If it were Gregor, he would have gone away of his own free will."
400
The way Gregor opens the door.
He uses his mouth.
400
Part 1: The weapon Gregor's dad uses on Gregor
What is: the manager's cane.
400
Why Gregor likes looking out the window:
He likes to picture himself outside again; freedom.
400
How Gregor's family shows pity to Gregor following the apple incident:
They leave the door cracked open so he can see them for a couple hours per day.
400
Gregor's final thoughts before his death.
How much he hates his life and his situation. Total despair and agony.
500
The reason Gregor can't get to the door
He's not human anymore. Doesn't know how to use the muscles. Fell off the bed and is stunned.
500
The scene with the apple.
Gregor's dad is attacking Gregor; his throws an apple at Gregor, and it gets lodged in his back. It stays that way for the remainder of the story.
500
The final remnant of Gregor's humanity in his room.
What is: The picture of the woman in fur hanging on the wall.
500
The jobs that each of Gregor's family members have taken on:
Father: Mailman/delivery guy Mother: Sews lingerie Sister: Works behind the counter at a clothing store.
500
The person who discovers Gregor AND what they say.
Old cleaning lady; "Come and have a look! It's croaked! It's lying there dead as a door nail!"
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