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Prompts:

Question 1. The Samsa family has been charged with causing the wrongful death of Gregor and you are the judge at the trial. Summarize both lawyers' closing arguments, then render your opinion.

Question 2. In The Metamorphosis, Kafka leaves a lot unexplained. Does this sense of ambiguity add or subtract from the story's power? Explain.

Question 3. What evidence suggests that Kafka is making a statement about the dehumanizing effects of work in The Metamorphosis? Is there a counter-argument?

Question 4. You are Gregor's psychiatrist; write the official report of Gregor's case, after Gregor's death. Assume that you know everything the reader 'mows about Gregor prior to and following his transformation, as revealed in the text.

Question 5. How does Gregor's loss of language affect his ability to gain control over his life and ultimately his fate?

Question 6. Choose a recurring idea or image in the story (commonly called a motif) and explore it's significance to possible interpretations of The Metamorphosis.

Question 7. As the story progresses, Gregor seems to become more human (or at least more humane) than his human family. Does Gregor actually sacrifice himself for their sakes?