The Metamorphosis

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Novel | Franz Kafka

What is the significance of Gregor's metamorphosis into an insect

What obstacles does Gregor face after turning into an insect? [NU: 2017, 20] ★★★ Or, What is the significance of Gregor's metamorphosis into an insect?  Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “...
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Bring out the tragic and comic elements in “The Metamorphosis.”

Bring out the tragic and comic elements in “The Metamorphosis.” [NU: 2019] Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915) is both sad and strange. It mixes tragic pain and co...
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Is Kafka in his “Metamorphosis” cynical? Give reasons for your answer.

Is Kafka in his “Metamorphosis” cynical? Give reasons for your answer. [NU: 2017, 21] ★★★ Cynicism means a bitter view of life. It is the belief that people are selfish and think o...
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What Obstacles Does Gregor Face After Turning Into an Insect?

What obstacles does Gregor face after turning into an insect?  In Franz Kafka’s (1883-1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915), Gregor Samsa is presented as a tragic character. After turni...
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How did Gregor die? How does Kafka project his alienation in “The Metamorphosis?”

How did Gregor die? How does Kafka project his alienation in “The Metamorphosis?” [NU: 2021] Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915) is the tragic story of Gregor Sams...
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How Does Gregor Entertain Himself?

How does Gregor entertain himself? [NU: 2018] In Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915), Gregor Samsa lives inside his room after his change into a vermin. He cannot...
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What was the Predicament Faced by Mr. Samsa Immediately After Gregor's Transformation?

What was the predicament faced by Mr. Samsa immediately after Gregor's transformation? [NU: 2019] Predicament means a difficult or painful situation. In Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “...
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How did Gregor die? How does Kafka project his alienation in “The Metamorphosis?”

How did Gregor die? How does Kafka project his alienation in “The Metamorphosis?” [NU: 2021] Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915) is the tragic story of Gregor Sams...
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How was Gregor treated when all the members of his family were forced to work?

How was Gregor treated when all the members of his family were forced to work? [NU: 2018] In Franz Kafka’s (1883–1924) “The Metamorphosis” (1915), Gregor Samsa once worked hard for...
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