Questions to consider for our initial discussion of "Metamorphosis"

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“Metamorphosis”

Discussion Questions

 

Directions: In your discussion group discuss the following questions. Record your ideas, musings and answers in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. Be sure to provide specific examples and quotations from the text, analysis and reflections on each question. Although you can work in small groups, you are individually responsible for the questions. Please hand the responses to the sub before you leave class.

 

 

1. What is the nature of Gregor’s relationships with the society in which he lives? Carefully consider his relationships with his mother, father and sister. Identify what purpose each of the characters serve in Kafka’s story.

 

 

 

2. . What is the setting of the story? How does this contribute to the story?

 

 

 

3. The title of the story is “Metamorp           hosis.” Why is the story named as it is? Explain your answer.

 

 

 

4. What affect does the anti-realistic writing have upon the reader? How might this contribute to Kafka’s purpose?

 

 

 

4. What affect do art, music and beauty have upon Gregor? What comment do you believe Kafka is making through these details.

 

 

 

5. How is the story structured? How does the structure contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

 

 

6. Is Gregor an existential hero or is he an existential failure?

 

 

7 Apply one of the critical lens to the novella. Why did you choose this lens and what issues and readings of story does it open up?