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  From Gregor's point of view, what might be some positive aspects of his metamorphosis into an insect?

  Posted by italianpen112 on Oct 10, 2009 at 05:42 PM

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  Explain how "The Metamorphosis" can be viewed as an extended metaphor that equates the transformation of Grogor into a insect.

  Posted by alt1438 on Sep 26, 2009 at 06:21 PM

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  what is a great subject to compare between Kafka's "the metamorphosis" and Marques' "Chronicles of a Death foretold"

  Posted by deli92 on Sep 7, 2009 at 03:00 PM

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  What do you make of the end of Metamorphosis? Specifically, toward the end of the story, what are Gregor's attitudes toward himself and his family?

  Posted by rhirhi12345 on Aug 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM

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  Gregor's father is especially violent towards Gregor and gives him a terrible physical injury. What might this symbolize?

  Posted by rhirhi1234 on Aug 17, 2009 at 08:21 AM

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  Consider Gregor as a person. What was life like for him before his metamorphsis, both at home and on the job?

  Posted by rhirhi1234 on Aug 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM

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  What are some elements in metamorphosis that can be considered parables?

  Posted by daniele93 on Jul 12, 2009 at 11:19 PM

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  What is the relationship between realism and fantasy in this story? What are some details that make the fantastic story credible?   

  Posted by daniele93 on Jul 11, 2009 at 03:14 PM

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    What is the effect of Kafka's matter-of-fact assertion of the bizarre incidents with which the story begins?  

  Posted by daniele93 on Jul 5, 2009 at 11:22 AM

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  4 important choices made in the story? who made them and their reasons why?

  Posted by gus980106 on May 11, 2009 at 02:04 PM

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  How does Kafka use imagery in "The Metamorphosis"?

  Posted by leboutte on Apr 26, 2009 at 10:31 PM

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  How is Gregor wounded? What symbolic significance might the incident or even the object that wounds him have?

  Posted by millimart on Apr 22, 2009 at 06:48 PM

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  for Kafkas metamorphosis, how are gregors dreams tied to his sister before & after his  change?

  Posted by fjsalam on Mar 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM

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  Please to help me by explaining the content and the message in "The Metamorphosis".

  Posted by hon1990 on Mar 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM

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  Does his transformation have to do with his dream?

  Posted by belat on Mar 10, 2009 at 04:24 AM

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  Is Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis a comedy or tragedy?  Why?

  Posted by sarah-sleeps on Mar 8, 2009 at 03:19 AM

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  What happens to Gregor when he leaves his room to meet the office manager? What does this reveal about his father?

  Posted by jonesca27 on Feb 26, 2009 at 09:39 AM

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  What is gregors role in the family? How is that role about to change? Why does he have so much responsiblity?  

  Posted by jonesca45 on Feb 26, 2009 at 09:37 AM

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  In "The Metamorphosis," how does Gregor feel about his job? What evidence in the story supports his feelings?

  Posted by jonesca54 on Feb 26, 2009 at 09:32 AM

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  What are examples of symbolism in the story?

  Posted by bnagyy on Feb 25, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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  I need help with 5 objects.  Also if anyone would want to tell me how my other ones are that would be great.  Needs to have 4-5 sentences for each.

  Posted by bnagy on Feb 25, 2009 at 05:31 PM

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  How does Kafka unify his story of metamorphosis

  Posted by jampong on Feb 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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  What are examples of how Remedios the Beauty and Gregor's transformations lead to their state of isolation?  

  Posted by kaykay22 on Feb 4, 2009 at 04:01 PM

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  How is violin playing in "The Metamorphosis" significant?

  Posted by kurowoofwoof111 on Jan 15, 2009 at 07:22 PM

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  What are examples of imagery in "The Metamorphosis" by Kafka?

  Posted by jessesylver on Jan 7, 2009 at 08:27 PM

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  What circumstances in Gregor's life might have caused him to feel dehumanized even before the metamorphosis took place?

  Posted by seanamendez7 on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:51 PM

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  What other transformations are experienced in "The Metamorphosis" besides the one experienced by the main character?

  Posted by giantsfan660 on Nov 13, 2008 at 01:21 PM

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  If you were to put Grete on trial for starving and dehumanizing Gregor, what questions would you ask the witnesses to defend Grete of these charges?

  Posted by nativegary on Nov 11, 2008 at 07:42 PM

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  How is language used in "The Metamorphosis"?

  Posted by gemma464 on Nov 11, 2008 at 08:36 AM

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  How is language used to create tone in "The Metamorphosis"?   

  Posted by beckerman on Oct 10, 2008 at 12:10 AM

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  In "The Metamorphoses," what is Gregor Samsa's view towards his own life? And how is one supposed to live the life he has?

  Posted by ohmyitsmario on Oct 5, 2008 at 02:21 AM

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  What is the meaning or motto of the story "The Metamorphosis"?

  Posted by karimwahab on Jun 5, 2008 at 01:05 PM

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  What point of view does the narrator adopt for most of the story? How is this appropriate for the central conflict of the story?

  Posted by karimwahab on Jun 2, 2008 at 01:27 PM

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  What is the conflict and resolution of "Metamorphosis"? Does the story have a meaning? If it does, what is it?

  Posted by karimwahab on Jun 1, 2008 at 10:43 AM

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  Identify one main complication for each section of "The Metamorphosis" that contributes to the rising action of the story as a whole.

  Posted by karimwahab on May 30, 2008 at 09:25 AM

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  Analyze "The Metamorphosis" discussing symbolism and meaning. What is Kafka suggesting by writing this story?

  Posted by brence on Apr 8, 2008 at 06:35 PM

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  What universal elements can be found in "The Metamorphosis"?

  Posted by doolzealot on Nov 27, 2007 at 01:02 PM

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  What was the insect that he turned into in "The Metamorphosis"?

  Posted by scheldeguy on Oct 27, 2007 at 07:59 PM

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  Why does Gregor cling to the picture of the woman in furs on the wall?

  Posted by yesewlek on Oct 23, 2007 at 04:49 PM

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  Why doesn't Gregor like milk after the metamorphosis?

  Posted by cristine on Oct 21, 2007 at 04:41 PM

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  In the story "The Metamorphosis" what is the relationship between father and son?

  Posted by jada2603 on Oct 14, 2007 at 01:43 PM

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  In the story "The Metamorphosis," what kind of message do you think Kafka is making about his society?

  Posted by obi on Apr 16, 2007 at 08:51 PM

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  What is a good theme for the father-son antagonism in "Metamorphosis?"

  Posted by jascity on Mar 7, 2007 at 09:52 AM