Kafka Metamorphosis Chapter 2 Flashcard

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What is the significance of Gregor's father's outfit and hair in Chapter 2 of Kafka's Metamorphosis?

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It symbolizes the changes in Gregor's family dynamics and the father's authority.

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Define Marxism in the context of Kafka's Metamorphosis.

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Marxism is a political ideal that criticizes capitalism and promotes equitable distribution of resources.

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What commonality exists between Gregor Samsa and Franz Kafka?

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Both experienced unfulfilling jobs and had aggressive, domineering fathers.

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Describe the event where Gregor is struck by a fruit. What does it symbolize?

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Gregor is struck in the back, symbolizing his emotional and physical suffering and alienation.

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What is Absurdism and how does it relate to Kafka's Metamorphosis?

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Absurdism compares the search for meaning in life to finding logic in a nonsensical situation, reflecting Gregor's struggles.

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How does Gregor's transformation affect his relationship with his family?

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It leads to increased alienation and conflict, as his family struggles to accept his new form.

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What role does isolation play in Kafka's Metamorphosis?

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Isolation highlights Gregor's alienation from society and his family, emphasizing themes of loneliness.

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Explain the concept of existentialism as it relates to Kafka's work.

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Existentialism explores the individual's search for meaning in an indifferent universe, similar to Gregor's plight.

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What does Gregor's job represent in the story?

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Gregor's job represents the burdens of responsibility and the dehumanizing aspects of capitalism.

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How does Kafka use symbolism in Metamorphosis?

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Kafka uses Gregor's transformation as a symbol of alienation and the struggle for identity.