M3: L7: Discussion on The Metamorphosis (D-07)
⁞ Instructions
Choose one of the following assertions and write a 200-word response supporting why you agree or disagree with it. When you are done posting your response, reply to at least one classmate in no fewer than 75 words.
Gregor’s transformation highlights his isolation and alienation before his metamorphosis.
Or
Despite having become an insect, Gregor is more humane and sensitive than his family.
Or
If Gregor had been a stronger person, he would have been able to avoid all of the suffering and alienation he endures.
When you are done posting your response, reply to at least one classmate in no fewer than 75 words.
Your discussion post will be graded according to the following criteria:
80% – Thoughtful original post that develops a position about one of the prompts above (at least 200 words)
20% – Thoughtful response to a classmate’s post that comments on what they have said (at least 75 words)
PLEASE RESPOND TO BELOW CLASSMATE DISCUSSION:
I agree with the assertion “Despite having become an insect, Gregor is more humane and sensitive than his family.” Gregor’s compassion shines through in Franz Kafka’s, “The Metamorphosis,” as he continues to worry about his family’s welfare despite his own terrifying physical transformations. He exhibits a strong sense of empathy and accountability by being concerned about the financial strain his illness places on his parents and sister. On the other hand, his family’s initial disbelief quickly gives way to contempt and abandonment. Instead of making an effort to comprehend or assist Gregor, his father responds angrily, hurting him. Overwhelmed by the circumstances, his mother shies away from him out of disgust and terror. The most notable change in Gregor is probably in his sister Grete, who at first shows some sympathy but ultimately takes the lead in calling for Gregor to be removed from the household since she sees him as nothing more than a bothersome bug. A tragic irony is highlighted by Gregor’s persistent caring for his family’s needs in spite of his own misery and their growing rejection of him, the insect yet possesses more human traits than those who are still physically human.
