Plot
Is Gregor able to work after his Transformation?
No
What does Gregor turn into?
Insect/Vermin
What is the main theme of the story?
Isolation/Alienization/Becoming an outsider
What does Gregor's transformation symbolize?
His alienization/dehumanization by his job and family
How is a hyperbole used in the Metamorphosis?
Kafka overstates Gregor's emotions and the actions.
How does Gregor's family initially respond to Gregor's Transformation?
They try to care for him but keep him locked away
Witch one of Gregor's family members play the most significant role?
His sister, Grete
What causes Gregor to become isolated from his family?
His transformation.
What does the locked door represent?
Gregor's isolation from the rest of his family
Where is imagery most used in the Metamorphosis?
Imagery is mostly used to describe characters and how they chance thought the story
Why does Gregor work so hard?
To pay of his family's debt
What does Gregor's family do in the beginning of the story?
They try to care for him, despite being horrified by his new appearance
What is another theme in the story?
Responsibility of family, social critique and judging
Why is Grete the one to take care of Gregor?
To show she was the closest to him
Where is Personification in the Metamorphosis?
Gregor's individual characteristics are described as human, and Gregor's insect like body is also "human".
Why does Grete stop caring for Gregor?
She is tired of having to do so and wishes to live normally
What does Grete do with Gregor's room?
She removes furniture to give him more space
Why does Gregor family neglect Gregor after his transformation?
They have a hard time seeing Gregor as their family member in his new form
What do the apples represent?
The families neglect toward Gregor
Where is irony in the Metamorphosis?
His family sees Gregor as a burden, yet the readers see his inner conflict.
What is the Climax of the story?
The confrontation in the living room
How does Gregor's family feel after he dies?
Relieved and hopeful
How does the theme relate to the end of the story?
His family does not mourn Gregor's death because they no longer saw him as family member
What do all story aspects together symbolize
How becoming different from others can cause them to neglect that person, leaving them isolated and alone
What does the Metamorphosis allure too, specifically in modern society?
It allures to modern society's isolation of individuals, especially if they don't feel useful.