Kafka's The Metamorphosis was published in 1915 and describes a typical family during that era. What social norm does Gregor's family demonstrate?A.Elderly often were unable to save enough money to retire and relied on their children to pay their bills.B.Elderly parents usually saved enough money for their children so that no one in the family would have to work.C.Young adults were not expected to get jobs until they felt like it.D.Young adults were expected to choose only a career that they loved.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In The Metamorphosis, Gregor's family is like other families in that they relied on him to support them financially. What does this suggest about Gregor's character in an historical context?A.He represents an extraordinary person of his time before his transformation.B.He is not very devoted to his family.C.He represents an ordinary person in the early 1900s.D.He is able to pursue his dreams.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

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.

n The Metamorphosis, which example most clearly helps Kafka to establish a theme of isolation?A.The cleaning woman looks into Gregor's room every time she comes to clean.B.The three boarders are disgusted by the sight of Gregor and want to leave.C.Grete discovers that Gregor likes eating garbage rather than fresh food.D.Gregor's father wears his bank uniform at all times and refuses to take it off.

Read this excerpt:Finally I kept silent, at first perhaps out of defiance, and then because I could neither think nor speak in your presence. . . I was too docile, I became completely dumb, cringed away from you, hid from you.Franz Kafka, "Letter to His Father"What aspect of The Metamorphosis is reflected in this excerpt from "Letter to His Father"?A.Gregor's confusion at been changed into something resembling a bugB.Gregor's curiosity at why his sister does not go into the room with their parentsC.Gregor's feelings of pain as he tries to maneuver himself off of the bedD.Gregor's inability to communicate with his father after Gregor becomes a bug