Kafka originally referred to Gregor's parents as "the mother" and "the father." However, the translator refers to them as "his mother" and "his father." How does the use of "his" change the tone of the story?A.It makes Gregor's transformation seem less isolating.B.It makes Gregor's family seem more important than they are.C.It makes Gregor's parents seem less supportive.D.It makes Gregor's transformation more positive.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How might Kafka's relationship with his father have affected his writing?A.Kafka had a happy and steady relationship with his own father and wanted to present the opposite relationship with Gregor and his father.B.Kafka had a caring relationship with his father and struggled to write such a strong father figure.C.Kafka did not get along with his father and was able to capture a similar relationship between Gregor and his father.D.Kafka did not know his father and had to use his imagination to develop Gregor's relationship with his father.

How is Gregor's relationship with his father in The Metamorphosis similar to Kafka's relationship with his own father?A.Both Gregor and Kafka are upset that their fathers don't support them in their chosen careers.B.Both Gregor and Kafka are ashamed of their fathers and try to hide them away from their friends.C.Both Gregor and Kafka feel that their fathers are too weak and should stand up for themselves.D.Both Gregor and Kafka are upset by their fathers' negativity but feel powerless against it.

What insight does reading "Letter to His Father" give you about The Metamorphosis?A.That Kafka had a negative view of father-son relationships, an element he included in his storyB.That Kafka felt that Gregor was lucky to be turned into a bug and should embrace the changeC.That Kafka enjoyed writing about strong people because he was powerful as a childD.That Kafka felt turning into a bug was no big deal and Gregor just had to get over itSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Click to read the passage from The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Then answer the question.Kafka believed that his father was too disapproving. Which excerpt from the passage suggests that Gregor and his father had a similar relationship?A.you women wouldn't listen would youB.Grete had not said enough.C.Gregor got out.D.his father took it to mean that something bad had happenedSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Click to read the passage from The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Then answer the question.How does Gregor's appearance affect his mother?A.Frustrated, she yells at him.B.Excited, she says she loves him.C.Mournful, she begins to cry.D.Frightened, she faints.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS