In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, Gregor's sister, Grete, initially takes care of him and even protects him in his bug form. However, by the end of the story, she is decidedly against him and even encourages her parents to get rid of him. What theme of the story is most clearly hinted at here?

A. freedom

B. isolation

C. suppression

D. betrayal

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Albert Potts

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20 December, 09:03

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, Gregor's sister, Grete, initially takes care of him and even protects him in his bug form. However, by the end of the story, she is decidedly against him and even encourages her parents to get rid of him. What theme of the story is most clearly hinted at here?

A. freedom

B. isolation

C. suppression

D. betrayal

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Kareem Duarte · Answer 1

Gregor obviously isn't free so A is off the board. He is isolated and suppressed, but Grete's relationship with him is anything but either. This leaves only that he was betrayed which makes sense anyway.