Character
The main character of the novel: The Metamorphosis
Who is Gregor Samsa?
What are the two main themes of the novel?
Changes, isolation, limits of sympathy,and the disconnect between the mind and body
The man acts as if Gregor was a brute beast
Whos is the Father
What is Gregors room?
Who is the author?
Franz Kafka
Begs to let go after seeing Gregor's new form
Who is the maid?
The theme underlined by Kafka's use of dialogue to describe unusual events.
absurdity of life
The use of short concise language to contrast the absurd events
what is Franz Kafka use of irony?
Why is under the couch a part of the novel
Gregor spends his time there
What is an apple?
The item thrown at Gregor causing his infection
Who was considered Gregor's caretaker?
Whos is Grete?
Theme exemplified when Gregor struggles to choose between leaving the room barren and keeping his old furniture
the disconnect between mind and body
What is the tone when describing the mood of his family members towards him?
Gregor feels alone and isolated in his room
What did the family use Gregors room for?
Storage
What is milk?
Used to be Gregor's favorite drink
Worries about Money. Is pitted by Gregor at the beginning of the novel.
Who is Mr.Samsa
What is isolation?
Theme exemplified by Gregor's inability to communicate with his family
What is the tone at the end of the story
The family feels relieved to have escaped from gregor and his bug form
What is the countryside?
The place wherethe family moves to after gregor's death.
Grete plays this instrument?
What is a violin?
Who takes advantage of the family and their living arrangements?
The two men renting a room in their house
Theme exemplified by the Samsa household eventually growing sick of Gregor's burdensome presence in the house
What are limits of sympathy?
What is Franz Kafka's tone throughout the novel?
Dispassionate
What is the fur-coat painiting?
Gregors beloved painting
The occupation of the father later on in the stroy?
What is a bank teller?