The Metamorphosis

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Why can't Gregory change jobs despite disliking his job and boss?

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His parents owe a lot of money to his boss

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How does the relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa’s boss contribute to the plot of the story?

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The Samsa family owes money to Gregor’s boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt.

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What is the most important reason for Gregor to hold onto his job as a traveling salesman?

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He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

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In "The Metamorphosis," how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he is an insect?

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He is determined to continue with his day and go to work.

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What is the narrator’s point of view in the story?

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Third-person limited omniscient: for most of the story, the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective.

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What does Gregor turn into at the beginning of the book?

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a giant bug

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Why does the chief clerk from Gregor's office come to the house?

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To threaten Gregor with firing for missing work.

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Based on how Gregor's parents and the chief clerk react when they see Gregor, readers can infer that

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Gregor actually has changed into an insect.

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How does Kafka create the atmosphere of a nightmare in "The Metamorphosis"?

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The author has Gregor remain human in feelings even though his body is now that of an insect.

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Why is Gregor unable to communicate with his family and the clerk?

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His voice is no longer human.