A Bug's Appetite
Who brings Gregor his meals?
Grete Samsa
What does Gregor use to cover himself so his sister doesn't have to see his frightening body?
A bedsheet
Who initially cares for Gregor but eventually becomes the strongest voice demanding his removal?
Grete
What does Gregor's transformation most commonly symbolize?
Alienation, isolation, or loss of identity
What does Gregor wake up transformed into?
A gigantic insect-like creature or vermin
What type of food does Gregor begin to prefer after his transformation?
Rotten or decaying food
How many years had Gregor worked without taking a sick day?
5 years
Who visits Gregor's home and shows more concern about his absence from work than his well-being?
The chief clerk
What does Gregor's locked bedroom door symbolize?
His separation from his family and society
What part of Gregor's body makes it difficult for him to get out of bed?
His many small, constantly moving legs
What fruit does Gregor's father throw at him?
An apple
What condition does Gregor's mother have?
Who discovers Gregor's dead body?
The cleaning woman
What does the apple embedded in Gregor's back represent?
Rejection, punishment, and lasting emotional wounds
What was unusual about Gregor's mouth that made opening the door difficult?
He had no proper teeth, but powerful jaws
What does Gregor's loss of appetite toward the end of the story suggest?
His physical decline and increasing isolation
What can Gregor see looking out his bedroom window?
Hospital
Who took advantage of the Samsa family's financial struggles, acted entitled in their home, and threatened to leave without paying when they discovered Gregor.
The three lodgers
Why is Gregor so desperate to save the picture of the woman in furs?
It represents his connection to his former human life
What new physical ability does Gregor discover that allows him to move around his room?
He can crawl along the walls and ceiling
What was Gregor's favorite drink before his transformation?
Milk
What does Gregor discover about his family's financial situation that changes his understanding of why he has been working so hard?
His father has secretly retained savings
This character regains his authority and independence after Gregor's transformation
His father.
What does the furniture being removed from Gregor's bedroom symbolize?
The gradual erasure of his human identity and former life.
What unusual markings did Gregor notice on his belly?
Small white spots