In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, after Gregor turns into a giant insect, he realizes his sister, Grete, can't stand to look at him. He hides from his sister and stays under a bedsheet. What does this act suggest about Gregor?

a. He wants to hide and then surprise his sister.

b. He is considerate and thoughtful toward others.

c. He has only one human possession, the bedsheet.

d. He can't bear to look at his sister anymore.

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Terrence Ross

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31 July, 11:43

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, after Gregor turns into a giant insect, he realizes his sister, Grete, can't stand to look at him. He hides from his sister and stays under a bedsheet. What does this act suggest about Gregor?

a. He wants to hide and then surprise his sister.

b. He is considerate and thoughtful toward others.

c. He has only one human possession, the bedsheet.

d. He can't bear to look at his sister anymore.

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Abbey · Answer 1

What this act suggests about Gregor is that B. he is considerate and thoughtful toward others. Gregor has turned into a cockroach, which is a disgusting insect to look at. Nobody can stand looking at him while he is in such a condition, which is why he went out of his way to make everyone feel comfortable talking to him and not having to look at his hideous form.