Character
The main character of the novel: The Metamorphosis.
Who is Gregor?
Disconnect between mind and body, Alienation, Isolation, and Identity
What are the main themes of the novel?
Unhappiness or pain
What is Distress?
A wretched hive full of scum and villainy.
What is Gregor's room?
The lady that begs to be let go after seeing Gregor's new form.
Who is the maid?
Theme shown by Gregor's inability to communicate with his family.
What is isolation?
Without energy or interest
What is Listlessly?
This was Gregor's primary caretaker
Who is Grete?
Theme shown when Gregor struggles to choose between leaving the room empty and keeping his old furniture
What is the disconnect between mind and body?
A strong dislike
What is aversion?
A storage room for the family.
What is Gregor's room?
Worried about money and is pitied by his son
Who is Gregor's father? (Mr. Samsa)
Theme shown when his family leaves him alone and stops caring for Gregor due to his transformation
What is alienation?
State of being unable to breathe
Asphyxiation
This character is torn between her love for Gregor and her disgust towards his new form
Who is Gregor's mother? (Mrs. Samsa)
Theme shown when Gregor realizes he is no longer human making him lose himself
What is Identity?
Act of making something better or less painful
What is amelioration?