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by Franz Kafka

Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis in 1912, the year he felt his creativity finally taking a definite form. It was one of fairly few works Kafka was to publish in his lifetime. In 1913 he turned down an offer to publish the story, possibly because he was saving it for a book he was planning called Sons…

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Posted By RossMan #233635 at May 11, 2012 9:20 AM

Part III of The Metamorphosis.

1. When Gregor dies, he does so of his own volition. Why does Gregor make this choice? What does this tell you about what Gregor has become?

2. Why is Grete convinced that the insect is no longer her brother?

3. What is the significance of the story's final sentences when the parents take notice of their daughter's looks?

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Posted By RossMan #233635 at Apr 27, 2012 9:41 AM

Does Grete have a job?

I know that she cleans up the house, but she have a job like her parents.

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Posted By RossMan #233635 at Apr 26, 2012 12:08 PM

Part II of The Metamorphosis.

What is the parents' reaction to Gregor? What does this tell you about their perceived value of Gregor as a member of the family?

What does the father's attack on Gregor show you about his feeling towards Gregor?

How does Grete treat her brother? What does this tell you about her personality?

Why do the parents seem to appreciate the work Grete is doing around the home more than before?

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Posted By daniel r #222009 at Dec 27, 2011 5:49 PM

why was gregor behaving in this manney

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