Standard: Meta Part 3 First Read

Goals:
1. Review vocabulary
2. Read and comprehend Chapter 3 of The Metamorphosis

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Chapter 3 First Read

Poll

How prepared did you feel for yesterday's quiz?

• I felt very prepared!

• I felt somewhat prepared.

• I did not feel prepared.

• I haven't taken it yet.

Vocabulary:

​Travail: noun, painful or laborious effort.

Example:
The students endured months of intense travail to complete the science project on time.

Draw

Draw your interpretation of the word travail.

Multiple Choice

After days of climbing, the weary hikers finally reached the mountain's summit, greeted by a breathtaking view. Their journey had been a long travail, marked by treacherous paths and relentless weather.

What is the best connotation of the word travail?

• It has a negative connotation that suggests great disgust.

• It has a negative connotation that suggests great effort and danger.

• It has a positive connotation that suggests labor which will reap a great reward.

• It has a negative connotation that suggests a loss of dignity or honor.

​Chapter 3- First Read

• As we read pay close attention to how the characters' personalities are changing.

• Consider the questions in the margins. Respond to the questions in the chat.

​Reflect: Gregor's mother, father, and sister are now working to make money. What does that say about their personalities?

Comprehend: Why won't Gregor's family move?

​Reflect: The cleaning woman is the only person who talks to Gregor. What is significant about this?

Multiple Choice

How does the relationship between Gregor and his family evolve in Part 3?

• They become more caring toward him.

• They maintain the same level of concern.

• They become increasingly indifferent and hostile.

• They begin to treat him with more respect and dignity.

​Reflect: What do the three lodgers symbolize?

Multiple Choice

What is significant about the music Grete plays for the lodgers, and why does Gregor feel compelled to reveal himself?

• Gregor believes the music will soothe him.

• Gregor is deeply moved by the music and feels a connection to his humanity.

• He thinks the lodgers will appreciate seeing him.

• He feels it's his last chance to be understood by his family.

​Reflect: Kafka no longer refers to Grete by her first name, he refers to her as "the sister." What is significant about this creative decision?

​Reflect: How has Grete's attitude toward Gregor changed in Chapter 3?

​Comprehend: How does Gregor feel about his family?

Reflect: In his last moments, Gregor feels so much love for his family, that he wishes to sacrifice himself for their happiness. What does this say about Gregor?

​Reflect: The story ends with Grete getting up from her seat on the tram and stretching. What does this action symbolize?

Multiple Choice

What are the immediate reactions of Gregor’s family after his death?

• They are devastated and mourn deeply.

• They feel a sense of guilt and sadness.

• They are relieved and quickly move on.

• They decide to leave the apartment immediately without caring about Gregor.

Multiple Choice

How does Kafka use Gregor’s death to explore themes of alienation, sacrifice, and freedom?

• Gregor's death represents the family's loss of hope for the future.

• His death is a punishment for the family's mistreatment of him.

• His death signifies the ultimate breakdown of the family unit.

• Gregor's death symbolizes the end of his suffering and the family's release from their burdens.

Word Cloud

In 1-2 words, how do you feel about the end of the story?