Metamorphosis Part II answers

2. In the beginning of Part I we learn that Gregor is seldom home during the day, and has little knowledge of what goes on in his home since he is constantly working. What is Gregor’s reaction when he discovers what daily life is like for the Samsas?
a. Gregor is surprised to see that his family does not do much when he is not around the house. The family seems relaxed and not really a family. They do things separately; the only time they have “family time” is when they read aloud to each other.
3. Find and discuss at least four things that are abnormal about Gregor and his family’s reaction to his metamorphosis.
a. He is a bug
i. His family’s reaction to his metamorphosis of a bug is shocking, they cannot believe what they see, and the mother faints.
b. He is late for work
i. Gregor has never missed work, and his family and co-workers are concerned and think something is terribly wrong with him.
c. Is not speaking in a human voice
i. Since he has become a beetle he cannot speak in a human voice; instead he makes sounds. His family is unable to understand what he is saying.
d. He is not eating what he use to like
i. Gregor use to love milk but now refuses, he refuses all fresh food, and only eats rotten food.
4. Do you think Gregor’s alienation from his family and from himself is a common malady of modern life? Why or why not? Feel free to recount a story you have heard that supports your answer.
a. It is common in some families because some families do not have family interactions with each other, just work all day, and at occasions join each other at family dinner or special events.