Chapter 1:
Evaluate and Connect
From Gregor’s point of view, what might be some positive aspects of his metamorphosis
into an insect?
What circumstances in Gregor’s life might have caused him to feel dehumanized even
before the metamorphosis took place?
Analyze and Evaluate
Analyze Style
Russian author Vladimir Nabokov once commented that the straightforward style of The
Metamorphosis is in “striking contrast to the nightmare of the tale.” Review your answer to
the Focus Activity. Then, in a few paragraphs, describe the style of the novel, and explain
how the style enhances the nightmarish quality of the work.
Chapter 2:
FOCUS ACTIVITY
Do you think people ever hope to be punished for something they have done, said, or even thought? How might this wish lead people into a form of self-punishment?
List It
Working with a partner, make a list of the kinds of situations in which people might consciously or unconsciously wish to be punished. Discuss why this feeling might exist and what the results are likely to be.
Evaluate and Connect:
What words would you use to describe Kafka’s style? Does his writing remind you of
other books you have read, music you have heard, or films you have seen?
Analyze:
Analyze Character
In this part of The Metamorphosis, we learn much about Gregor’s sense of guilt. Review your
answer to the Focus Activity. Then, in a few paragraphs, analyze the causes and effects of
Gregor’s guilt. If you wish, organize your analysis around the following questions: Why does
Gregor feel guilty? What events caused the guilt, and how does it affect his relationships with
other family members? Be sure to present details from the novella to support your evaluation.
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