"The Metamorphosis"
*Overall* - ANS-*Impressions*
*Part* - ANS-*II.*
*PART* - ANS-*III*
A person changed into an animal, or vice versa, is a common theme of fairy tales.
In what ways is The Metamorphosis similar to fairy tales you know?
In what ways is it different? - ANS-For example, a frog to prince when kissed by Snow White the
end was positive. and the frog and the princess were happier. Positive results with a happy
ending. Most fairy tales work in a positive way for the character people like. The stories usually
go fro sad to happy.
Gregor is not an enchanted prince in a fairy tale, yearning for deliverance from his animal state;
instead, he is a rather average salesman who awakens and finds himself transformed into an
insect. He is the good guy but his changes do not have a happy ending.
Describe everyone's reaction as they see Gregor come out of his room to meet the office
manager.
What happens?
What does this episode reveal about Gregor's father? - ANS-Seeing Gregor's new
transformation, the terrified office manager begins to flee, his father bursts out in tears, and his
mother loses consciousness. They were confused, shocked, and frightened.
, Gregor looks like a bug but he still thinks like a human. He does not know people can not
understand him now when he talks. His boss leaves Gregor quickly attempts to explain his
situation and pleads with his boss to justify his absence at work but the horrified office manager
continues to flee. Mr. Samsa, Gregor's father starts beating him with a newspaper to get him
back into his room while his sister and mother are screaming and panicking out about Gregor
and what they were going to do.
When Gregor's father. Mr. Samas shoves him through the doorway with a newspaper, injuring
Gregor and slamming the door. He was more concerned about how he and his family were
feeling rather than how Gregor felt.
Describe Gregor's own attitude and his reaction to his new predicament. - ANS-He acts like he
is sick and that in a few hours of sleep all of his problems are just going to go away. Gregor
discovers how easy his new method of mobility is. Nevertheless, he is anxious to get to the
office, where he works as a traveling salesman.
Describe Gregor's room.
What is the picture hanging on the wall? - ANS-It's a dull and normal room but small.
A picture of a woman in furs that he tore out of a magazine and framed hangs on his wall.
Describe how and what Gregor eats. - ANS-Gregor eats, creates a disgusting and grotesque
image of how he "sucked greedily" and "quickly devoured" the cheese, clearly not very
human-like. Also, it is important to note that Gregor's preference for rotten food like the
"inedible" piece of cheese, the "old, half-decayed vegetables", and the "congealed white sauce",
as well as "the bones from last night's supper", all contrasting with the "other delicacies" his
sister, Grette, had served for him. Gregor's animalistic character as his legs "whirred in his rush
to get food", quickly and in a desperate way.
Describe how each family member reacts when they hear that Gregor is dead. - ANS-Early the
next morning the cleaning woman discovers Gregor's body in the middle of the room. After
poking him a couple of times to see if he's actually dead, the cleaning woman charges into Mr.
and Mrs. Samsa's bedroom to announce that "it" has died.
The cleaning lady discovers Gregor's lifeless body.
Hearing of the news, the family gathers around the corpse and without grieving, simply feel as
though a huge weight has been lifted off their shoulders. Grete points out how skinny Gregor
had gotten.
Describe the scene of Gregor's death. - ANS-Gregor finds himself unable to move, but he's
actually comfortable. His pains seem to dwindle, and even the pesky apple in his back doesn't
really bother him anymore. He thinks of his family with "deep emotion and love". He also agrees
with his sister that he ought to disappear. These thoughts occupy Gregor until the clock strikes 3
am. He notices that it's getting light outside. His head falls to the floor—and he dies.
*Overall* - ANS-*Impressions*
*Part* - ANS-*II.*
*PART* - ANS-*III*
A person changed into an animal, or vice versa, is a common theme of fairy tales.
In what ways is The Metamorphosis similar to fairy tales you know?
In what ways is it different? - ANS-For example, a frog to prince when kissed by Snow White the
end was positive. and the frog and the princess were happier. Positive results with a happy
ending. Most fairy tales work in a positive way for the character people like. The stories usually
go fro sad to happy.
Gregor is not an enchanted prince in a fairy tale, yearning for deliverance from his animal state;
instead, he is a rather average salesman who awakens and finds himself transformed into an
insect. He is the good guy but his changes do not have a happy ending.
Describe everyone's reaction as they see Gregor come out of his room to meet the office
manager.
What happens?
What does this episode reveal about Gregor's father? - ANS-Seeing Gregor's new
transformation, the terrified office manager begins to flee, his father bursts out in tears, and his
mother loses consciousness. They were confused, shocked, and frightened.
, Gregor looks like a bug but he still thinks like a human. He does not know people can not
understand him now when he talks. His boss leaves Gregor quickly attempts to explain his
situation and pleads with his boss to justify his absence at work but the horrified office manager
continues to flee. Mr. Samsa, Gregor's father starts beating him with a newspaper to get him
back into his room while his sister and mother are screaming and panicking out about Gregor
and what they were going to do.
When Gregor's father. Mr. Samas shoves him through the doorway with a newspaper, injuring
Gregor and slamming the door. He was more concerned about how he and his family were
feeling rather than how Gregor felt.
Describe Gregor's own attitude and his reaction to his new predicament. - ANS-He acts like he
is sick and that in a few hours of sleep all of his problems are just going to go away. Gregor
discovers how easy his new method of mobility is. Nevertheless, he is anxious to get to the
office, where he works as a traveling salesman.
Describe Gregor's room.
What is the picture hanging on the wall? - ANS-It's a dull and normal room but small.
A picture of a woman in furs that he tore out of a magazine and framed hangs on his wall.
Describe how and what Gregor eats. - ANS-Gregor eats, creates a disgusting and grotesque
image of how he "sucked greedily" and "quickly devoured" the cheese, clearly not very
human-like. Also, it is important to note that Gregor's preference for rotten food like the
"inedible" piece of cheese, the "old, half-decayed vegetables", and the "congealed white sauce",
as well as "the bones from last night's supper", all contrasting with the "other delicacies" his
sister, Grette, had served for him. Gregor's animalistic character as his legs "whirred in his rush
to get food", quickly and in a desperate way.
Describe how each family member reacts when they hear that Gregor is dead. - ANS-Early the
next morning the cleaning woman discovers Gregor's body in the middle of the room. After
poking him a couple of times to see if he's actually dead, the cleaning woman charges into Mr.
and Mrs. Samsa's bedroom to announce that "it" has died.
The cleaning lady discovers Gregor's lifeless body.
Hearing of the news, the family gathers around the corpse and without grieving, simply feel as
though a huge weight has been lifted off their shoulders. Grete points out how skinny Gregor
had gotten.
Describe the scene of Gregor's death. - ANS-Gregor finds himself unable to move, but he's
actually comfortable. His pains seem to dwindle, and even the pesky apple in his back doesn't
really bother him anymore. He thinks of his family with "deep emotion and love". He also agrees
with his sister that he ought to disappear. These thoughts occupy Gregor until the clock strikes 3
am. He notices that it's getting light outside. His head falls to the floor—and he dies.
