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What cultural norm does Gregor's career help demonstrate?A.Men enjoyed factory jobs and found them fulfilling.B.Men enjoyed careers that were fun and interesting.C.Men often were happy and felt proud of their jobs.D.Men often were bored and unhappy with unfulfilling jobs.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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What cultural norm does Gregor's career help demonstrate?A.Men enjoyed factory jobs and found them fulfilling.B.Men enjoyed careers that were fun and interesting.C.Men often were happy and felt proud of their jobs.D.Men often were bored and unhappy with unfulfilling jobs.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The question seems to refer to Gregor Samsa, the protagonist of Franz Kafka's novella "The Metamorphosis." Gregor's career as a traveling salesman is depicted as stressful and unfulfilling, which he endures only to support his family. Therefore, the cultural norm his career helps demonstrate is D. Men often were bored and unhappy with unfulfilling jobs.

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