Reading Check: Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"

Front

Who discovers Gregor's dead body?

Back

The charwoman (the cleaning woman)

Front

Who first cracks and says the family can no longer live like this?

Back

Grete Samsa

Front

How does Gregor's family change by the end of the story?

Back

They all find jobs and become self-sufficient.

Front

What do the three bearded boarders want to hear?

Back

Grete play violin.

Front

What causes Gregor to die?

Back

An infection from a wound.

Front

What is the significance of Gregor's transformation?

Back

It symbolizes alienation and the loss of identity.

Front

How does Gregor's family initially react to his transformation?

Back

They are shocked and horrified.

Front

What role does Grete play in Gregor's life?

Back

She initially cares for him but later becomes resentful.

Front

What does Gregor's job represent in the story?

Back

It represents his role as the family's breadwinner and societal expectations.

Front

How does the family's financial situation change after Gregor's transformation?

Back

They struggle initially but eventually become self-sufficient.