Theme
The family's financial struggles after Gregor's transformation illustrate this Marxist theme
Economic Dependency
This character represents the oppressive authority of the capitalist system in Gregor's life
Gregor's boss
This philosopher's ideas heavily influenced Marxist thought and critiques of society
Karl Marx
Gregor's Boss represents this Marxist theme
Exploitation
How does Gregor’s family react when he can no longer provide for them
Resentful/Neglectful
The time period in which Kafka wrote "The Metamorphosis" was characterized by this economic system.
Capitalism
The family’s reaction to Gregor’s transformation can be seen as a commentary on this Marxist concept
Exploitation
How does Grete's behaviour towards Gregor change as the story progresses?
She uses her power over him to alienate him
Marxism analyses the class struggles between ______ and ____
Bourgeois and Proletariat
This theme illustrates the disconnect between Gregor's work life and personal identity
Alienation
Is Gregor's relationship with Grete an implicit or explicit Marxist relationship
Implicit
What is Marxism
A philosophy that analyses the negative effects of the ruling class on workers that results in an uneven distribution of wealth and privileges in society.
Gregor's transformation into a bug symbolizes what aspect of working-class existence
Dehumanisation
How does Gregor’s identity/ self-perception change
Feeling Valued --> Feeling like a burden
What year was Marxism first publicly formulated
1848