Response Techniques In Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis

It Says

Write the quote here. If the quote is a long paragraph, use a three-dot ellipsis to cut out words of a given sentence of a four-dot ellipsis to cut out entire sentences you don’t want to comment on. I Say

Use one or more of the following response techniques for each significant quote. What you found interesting or strange, first impressions, close reading of language choices, questions, patterns of language (repetition, e.g.), predictions, and style of writing. And So
Take your response in the “I say” column a step further: Why does your observation matter? Where does it take us? What is the big picture? Use connections between characters within a work or connect a character to another character. Look for larger themes, make predictions, based on what you know of a character.
“But, as if she [Gregor’s Sister] felt sorry for her behavior, she immediately opened the door again and came in on …show more content…
The quote is an exact representation of how Gregor’s family reacted and responded to his sudden metamorphosis. In a way, it is an exaggeration of Gregor’s sudden foreign status amongst his family members, which all began when he turned not a creature that clearly contrasted from his family’s physical appearance. It’s quite intriguing because the “door” acted as a physical barrier that separated Gregor and his family, alienating him. Kafka’s decision to use the word “stranger” showed situational irony in The Metamorphosis because, despite any disfiguration, most people would expect a family to remain faithful and attentive to one’s needs, regardless of whether they’re physically or mentally different. However, despite the fact that Gregor’s sister, Grete, continued to visit and provide nourishments for her brother, her actions could be described as abnormal for a sister. As supported by Kafka’s decision to include Grete’s

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