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How long has Gregor been suffering with the apple in his back?
How long has Gregor been suffering with the apple in his back?
one month
The embedded apple reminded the family of what?
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?
How have the family rhythms changed?
there are no more animated conversations
What job has the sister taken on?
What job has the sister taken on?
What job has the mother taken on?
What job has the mother taken on?
What does the father refuse to take off?
What does the father refuse to take off?
What is the state of the uniform that the father won't take off?
What is the state of the uniform that the father won't take off?
'Stinted' means?
'Stinted' means?
Who was let go and who was newly hired on?
Who was let go and who was newly hired on?
What did the family sell off?
What did the family sell off?
What is the family's biggest complaint?
What is the family's biggest complaint?
What is Gregor no longer able to do as a result of his wound?
What is Gregor no longer able to do as a result of his wound?
What does the family allow Gregor to do?
What does the family allow Gregor to do?
How does Gregor spend days and nights?
How does Gregor spend days and nights?
What does Gregor remember?
What does Gregor remember?
Are any of these old acquaintances of any help to Gregor?
Are any of these old acquaintances of any help to Gregor?
What happened with the cashier in a millinery store?
What happened with the cashier in a millinery store?
What does Gregor's room look like now?
What does Gregor's room look like now?
What is Grete's attitude as she 'cleans' Gregor's room?
What is Grete's attitude as she 'cleans' Gregor's room?
The mother cleans Gregor's room, is Gregor appreciative?
The mother cleans Gregor's room, is Gregor appreciative?
The mother's cleaning of the room promotes a fight with Grete, who hammers the table; what is Gregor's reaction?
The mother's cleaning of the room promotes a fight with Grete, who hammers the table; what is Gregor's reaction?
Who is not repelled by Gregor?
Who is not repelled by Gregor?
What does the cleaning lady call Gregor?
What does the cleaning lady call Gregor?
What else does the family do to bring in more money?
What else does the family do to bring in more money?
What happens to any excess furniture in the apartment?
What happens to any excess furniture in the apartment?
Where do the boarders take their meals?
Where do the boarders take their meals?
Where does the family eat?
Where does the family eat?
What is Gregor's frustration as he watches the boarders eat their meals?
What is Gregor's frustration as he watches the boarders eat their meals?
What do the boarders hear one evening?
What do the boarders hear one evening?
What do the boarders do when they hear Grete playing the violin?
What do the boarders do when they hear Grete playing the violin?
What does Gregor do when he hears and sees Grete playing the violin?
What does Gregor do when he hears and sees Grete playing the violin?
Does Gregor care if anyone sees him? Why?
Does Gregor care if anyone sees him? Why?
Do the boarders appreciate Grete's playing?
Do the boarders appreciate Grete's playing?
What reassures Gregor that he is still human?
What reassures Gregor that he is still human?
What does he fantasize about him and Grete?
What does he fantasize about him and Grete?
What is the initial reaction of the boarders when they see Gregor?
What is the initial reaction of the boarders when they see Gregor?
Who reacts negatively?
Who reacts negatively?
What do the boarders announce?
What do the boarders announce?
What does Grete announce about Gregor?
What does Grete announce about Gregor?
What has Grete given up on?
What has Grete given up on?
If the vermin were truly Gregor, what would he have done by now?
If the vermin were truly Gregor, what would he have done by now?
What is Gregor's conviction now that the family has rejected him?
What is Gregor's conviction now that the family has rejected him?
Despite the family's betrayal, how does he think of his family?
Despite the family's betrayal, how does he think of his family?
What happens to Gregor?
What happens to Gregor?
Who discovers Gregor?
Who discovers Gregor?
How does the cleaning lady announce Gregor's death to the family?
How does the cleaning lady announce Gregor's death to the family?
What does the family announce to the boarders?
What does the family announce to the boarders?
How does the family decide to spend the day?
How does the family decide to spend the day?
What is the significance of the family leaving together?
What is the significance of the family leaving together?
What does the family realize as they take stock of their situation?
What does the family realize as they take stock of their situation?
What change will they make in their living quarters?
What change will they make in their living quarters?
Why were they living in their current apartment?
Why were they living in their current apartment?
What change do the parents notice about Grete?
What change do the parents notice about Grete?
What does Grete do in the final moment of the story?
What does Grete do in the final moment of the story?
What do the parents plan to find for Grete?
What do the parents plan to find for Grete?
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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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