–Do you think that Gregor is more powerful BEFORE or AFTER his metamorphosis? Explain your response.
–How is Gregor’s family transformed in the wake of his metamorphosis?
–At the end of the second section of the story, Gregor’s father pelts him with apples. What do you think this episode is about?
–Gregor emerges from his room one last time when he hears his sister playing her violin for the lodgers. What is the significance of this? What meaning does music hold for Gregor here?
–Ultimately, what do you think Gregor’s metamorphosis means? What does it mean to be transformed into a giant bug?
–Explain your understanding of Gregor’s death. How/why does he ultimately die?
Gregor is more powerful after his metamorphosis. The reason that this is the case is because people fear him now after his transformation. Fear is a form of power because it allows oneself to make others feel a certain way, and move other’s emotions fiercely. Now that Gregor is a monstrous insect, people are now afraid of him, which in a way is a form of power.
Gregor is more powerful after his transformation. this is because before he was turned into a giant bug he was used and depended on fr money and to take care of the house. also before he was transformed he was working not for himself but for his fathers debt. Post transformation Gregor evokes fear in the family which is much more powerful emotion as it makes you immune to being taken advantage of they now they could bend to his will if he wanted.
Ultimately, what do you think Gregor’s metamorphosis means? What does it mean to be transformed into a giant bug?
I think that Gregors metamorphosis means that he needs to change. He needs to take action. I say this because from the way he sounds, before his transformation he was kind of just stuck in a routined loop. Not really going anywhere. I don’t think its so much about what he turns into but its about the fact that he has to face this situation and how he faces it.
Do you think that Gregor is more powerful BEFORE or AFTER his metamorphosis?
I think Gregor was more powerful before his metamorphosis because after the metamorphosis his physical strength declined, transforming him into an insect. Gregor’s family became unappreciative of his sudden change, and his family took it upon themselves to assist on moving the furniture in his room. The metamorphosis led Gregor into a lower position of power within his family…
I think that ultimetly he died of sadness, the family he had so long taken care of was disgusted and hateful toward him. His family talks about how they must get rid of him or they will be ruined, and they wish he would leave on his own accord. Gregor understands the wishes of his family and retreats back into his bedroom and dies. After taking care of them so long, he must feel betrayed and alone that the rather him gone.