Dec 20, 2009

The Metamorphosis | Topics for Further Study

Depending on the translation and the commentator, Gregor is described variously as an insect, a bug, a beetle, a cockroach, a louse, and a piece of vermin. Is it possible to say precisely what sort of creature he turns into?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of turning into a bug the way Gregor does?

Music is sometimes identified with the spiritual realm. On the other hand, it is sometimes linked to the animal kingdom as something that appeals even to non-human species. How does music, especially Grete's violin playing, function in this story?

To what extent...