Metamorphosis Chapter 3 Flashcards
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How long has Gregor been suffering with the apple in his back?

one month

The embedded apple reminded the family of what?

that it was their duty to endure Gregor (and nothing more)

How have the family rhythms changed?

there are no more animated conversations

What job has the sister taken on?

<p>job as a salesgirl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What job has the mother taken on?

<p>sew lingerie for a clothing store</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the father refuse to take off?

<p>his bank messenger uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the uniform that the father won't take off?

<p>it is dirty, covered with stains</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Stinted' means?

<p>restricted economically</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was let go and who was newly hired on?

<p>the maid, a cleaning woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the family sell off?

<p>various pieces of jewelry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the family's biggest complaint?

<p>they can't give up the apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gregor no longer able to do as a result of his wound?

<p>climb the walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the family allow Gregor to do?

<p>open the door, allow him to watch and listen from his room</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Gregor spend days and nights?

<p>almost entirely without sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gregor remember?

<p>the boss, the manager, salesmen friends, a chambermaid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are any of these old acquaintances of any help to Gregor?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened with the cashier in a millinery store?

<p>he courted her earnestly but too slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gregor's room look like now?

<p>streaks of dirt on walls, dust and filth on the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Grete's attitude as she 'cleans' Gregor's room?

<p>irritableness</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mother cleans Gregor's room, is Gregor appreciative?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mother's cleaning of the room promotes a fight with Grete, who hammers the table; what is Gregor's reaction?

<p>he hisses loudly with rage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is not repelled by Gregor?

<p>the cleaning lady (old widow)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the cleaning lady call Gregor?

<p>dung beetle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else does the family do to bring in more money?

<p>they rent a room to three boarders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any excess furniture in the apartment?

<p>It is stored in Gregor's room</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the boarders take their meals?

<p>at the table where the family used to eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the family eat?

<p>in the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gregor's frustration as he watches the boarders eat their meals?

<p>He is starving, they are gorging themselves, and he is dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the boarders hear one evening?

<p>Grete playing the violin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the boarders do when they hear Grete playing the violin?

<p>invite her to play in the living room</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gregor do when he hears and sees Grete playing the violin?

<p>he comes out of his room</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Gregor care if anyone sees him? Why?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do the boarders appreciate Grete's playing?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reassures Gregor that he is still human?

<p>he appreciates Grete's music</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does he fantasize about him and Grete?

<p>She would come into his room and play, he would tell her about his plan to send her to the Conservatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial reaction of the boarders when they see Gregor?

<p>they are not upset, and more intrigued with Gregor than with the violin playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who reacts negatively?

<p>the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the boarders announce?

<p>they give notice to leave, and announce they will not pay their rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Grete announce about Gregor?

<p>we must get rid of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has Grete given up on?

<p>that the vermin is Gregor</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the vermin were truly Gregor, what would he have done by now?

<p>gone away of his own free will</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gregor's conviction now that the family has rejected him?

<p>he would have to disappear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite the family's betrayal, how does he think of his family?

<p>with deep emotion and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Gregor?

<p>he dies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovers Gregor?

<p>the cleaning lady</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the cleaning lady announce Gregor's death to the family?

<p>he's croaked!</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the family announce to the boarders?

<p>leave my house immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family decide to spend the day?

<p>resting and going for a walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the family leaving together?

<p>it's the first time since Gregor's metamorphosis that all three left the apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the family realize as they take stock of their situation?

<p>their jobs are financially advantageous with good futures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change will they make in their living quarters?

<p>find a smaller, better located apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were they living in their current apartment?

<p>Gregor had picked it for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change do the parents notice about Grete?

<p>she has blossomed into a good looking, shapely girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Grete do in the final moment of the story?

<p>she stands up and stretches her body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the parents plan to find for Grete?

<p>a good husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gregor's Condition

  • Gregor has had an apple embedded in his back for one month, causing significant physical suffering.
  • His family views him as a burden, understanding their duty is to endure his presence.

Family Dynamics

  • Family interactions have deteriorated; lively conversations are now absent.
  • Grete, Gregor’s sister, has taken a salesgirl job, while their mother sews lingerie for extra income.
  • The father refuses to remove his dirty bank messenger uniform, showing neglect of personal care.
  • The family's financial struggles lead to selling jewelry and renting rooms to boarders.

Living Situation

  • The family is unable to give up their apartment, feeling trapped in their situation.
  • The boarders eat at the family table, while the family confines themselves to the kitchen.
  • Excess furniture is stored in Gregor’s room, symbolizing his diminishing space.

Gregor's Isolation

  • Gregor can no longer climb walls due to his injuries and now observes the family from his room.
  • He is starved and frustrated while watching the boarders indulge in meals.
  • Despite feeling rejected, Gregor remembers his past connections, including coworkers and friends.

The Violin Incident

  • Grete plays the violin, attracting the boarders' attention, but they quickly become indifferent.
  • Gregor experiences a moment of connection as he appreciates Grete's music.
  • He fantasizes about sending Grete to the Conservatory, wishing to support her aspirations.

Family Reactions

  • The boarders express intrigue toward Gregor but soon decide to leave after a negative encounter.
  • Grete suggests they must rid themselves of Gregor, indicating her loss of hope for his humanity.
  • Gregor believes his family would be better off without him, reinforcing his feelings of rejection.

Gregor's Death

  • Gregor dies, and the cleaning lady discovers his body, announcing it to the family in a casual manner.
  • The family demands the boarders leave immediately after Gregor's death.
  • They decide to spend the day recuperating, for the first time since Gregor’s transformation, all leaving the apartment together.

Reflection and Future

  • The family realizes their new jobs have promising futures and plan to relocate to a smaller, better apartment.
  • They reflect on their prior living situation, which was chosen by Gregor.
  • Grete is noted to have matured into a beautiful young woman as the family looks to find her a suitable husband.

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