Why are most people not overwhelmingly disgusted upon initially seeing Gregor? (Why are the boarders so calm? And why is the cleaning lady so fascinated? Why isn't his family more freaked out?)
What is the significance of picture of the women? Why would he cut out a picture from a magazine and put in a picture frame? Is it meant to still give him a sense of humanity?
Does the title "Metamorphosis" truly refer to Gregor? Although he changes physically, his personality remains constant. Could the actual change be that of Grete?
It seems as though Gregor's body changed but his mind has not, but how do we know? How do we know Gregor is acting like "himself" and what does it mean to be "yourself"?
Does Gregor's transformation reflect his emotional state? Did he become a vermin because he felt he was being treated like vermin by his coworkers and family? Kees VandenBerg
Is Gregor currently, or has he ever truly been, a vermin? Is his transformation real or psychological? What, if anything, does this say about Kafka's mental state while writing the story?
From an existentialist point of view what does Gregor's transformation truly mean? Does his family play any role in the story or are they merely there for contrast? Daniel Laurilliard
Why are most people not overwhelmingly disgusted upon initially seeing Gregor? (Why are the boarders so calm? And why is the cleaning lady so fascinated? Why isn't his family more freaked out?)
ReplyDeleteWhy does Gregor change the least in terms of personality and actions compared to the rest of his family?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance of picture of the women? Why would he cut out a picture from a magazine and put in a picture frame? Is it meant to still give him a sense of humanity?
ReplyDeleteDoes the title "Metamorphosis" truly refer to Gregor? Although he changes physically, his personality remains constant. Could the actual change be that of Grete?
ReplyDeleteWhy does Mr.Samsa react the way he does to Gregor's transformation? Is his character in part based on Kafka's father?
ReplyDeleteWhy does Grete get tired of taking care of Gregor? Is it wrong that the family begins to see him as a burden?
ReplyDeleteWhat is it that remains constant in Gregor? What is it that "defines" him as still Gregor, even though he has physically changed?
ReplyDeleteHas Gregor really been transformed into a huge insect or has he just imagined it?
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ReplyDeleteIt seems as though Gregor's body changed but his mind has not, but how do we know? How do we know Gregor is acting like "himself" and what does it mean to be "yourself"?
ReplyDeleteWhy don't any of the characters attempt to cure Gregor, and what does this say about the nature of his transformation?
ReplyDeleteGreat Question
DeleteHow do the ways in which the characters treat Gregor, and the way he responds, reflect his identity?
ReplyDeleteDid Gregor actually transform mentally or physically? If not can that account for the other characters reactions upon seeing him or lack thereof?
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ReplyDeleteWhat made Gregor truley happy? Was he more content as a human or a bug?
ReplyDeleteDoes Gregor's transformation reflect his emotional state? Did he become a vermin because he felt he was being treated like vermin by his coworkers and family?
ReplyDeleteKees VandenBerg
Gabby Schaffer: What actually caused Gregor's death? Was it his unwillingness to live/ remain a burden or was his family responsible?
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ReplyDeleteIs Gregor currently, or has he ever truly been, a vermin? Is his transformation real or psychological? What, if anything, does this say about Kafka's mental state while writing the story?
ReplyDeleteIs the metamorphosis actually about Grete? She does seem to be the one who changes the most.
ReplyDeleteFrom an existentialist point of view what does Gregor's transformation truly mean? Does his family play any role in the story or are they merely there for contrast?
ReplyDeleteDaniel Laurilliard
Was Gregor's transformation self-imposed?
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ReplyDeleteIs Kanye West a modern day Gregor Samsa.
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