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13. Why do you think that Gregor does not seem to take his apparent transformation seriously? In fact, beyondthe opening statement and descriptions at the start of the story, Gregor seems to barely mention hiscurrent appearance. Could this be proof that he is not literally a large beetle? Explain.14. When Gregor’s mother knocks on the door to his room, Gregor answers her inquiry. What has happenedto his voice? What does this change signify?15. Describe how each of Gregor’s family members reacts to his being late to work. What do their reactions sayabout their personalities and even how they behave toward Gregor?16. In reviewing pages 21-26, what evidence can you find that Gregor’s metamorphosis is ongoing? How is helearning to acclimate to his new “form?”17. Describe the reaction Gregor has to each type of food placed before him. Why do you think he reacts insuch an odd way to the foods he used to love? Is there any symbolism in this scene?18. How has his family reacted to Gregor’s change? Does Gregor truly understand their reactions? Support yourposition with evidence from the text.19. Describe how Gregor reacts to his empty room. Why does he feel uncomfortable? Where does he feelmost at ease in the room and why?20. What do you make of this statement made by Gregor on page 23: “…by being patient and showing hisfamily every possible consideration, help them bear the inconvenience which he simply had to cause them inhis present condition.” What insight does this statement reveal about Gregor and his status within his family?21. When Grete enters Gregor’s room on page 23, she does so “as if she were visiting someone seriously ill orperhaps even a stranger.” What does this description reveal about her character and her reaction to herbrother’s “change?”22. Gregor believes that his sister brings him an assortment of spoiled foods and garbage to discover his likesand dislikes. Do you agree with his observation of her behavior? Why or why not?23. Do you think Grete tends to Gregor out of love and sisterly affection? Why or why not?24. What do you feel the apple imbedded into Gregor’s back might represent? Look to evidence from the textto support your ideas.25. On page 40, Gregor describes the new practice of the opening of the living-room door near dusk, topresumably allow him to listen in on the family’s conversations while remaining in the darkness of hisbedroom. Why might the family allow him to do this? Has their view toward Gregor, in his new state,changed? Explain.26. Gregor is not the only family member to have undergone a transformation. How have the other threemembers of his household also changed?27. Explain why you believe Gregor’s father wears his uniform even at home and while he rests.28. Examining page 42, explain how Gregor’s position in the family has radically shifted from how it must havebeen just before the outset of the novel. What position does he now hold?29. On examining page 43, explain how Gregor’s attitude toward his current “disposition” and treatment by hisfamily has shifted. What might this change in outlook reveal about his character?30. How does the cleaning woman react to Gregor? How is her reaction different from that of his family?31. What do you make of the three roomers? What role do they play in the novel?CA Standards: Reading 3.2, 3.9Ms. Tan/English 11H