Vocabulary List:
- Harem is a part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for the residence of women.
- Diminutive describes something as small, tiny, or little.
- Concede is to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
- Amelioration is an act of becoming better, more bearable or more satisfactory.
- Stenography is the art of writing in shorthand.
- Entreaty is make an earnest or humble request.
Response:
Gregor's transformation was not only a test for him but for his parents too. Gregor had to learn how to do normal activities in a new way. This can be compared to that of a person who has gone blind and has to learn to do everything without their site. Due to his frightening transformation, he is cut off from the rest of his family as it is to terrifying for them to see him in that condition. He must also watch as his family suffers due to his lose of income knowing he can not help. I think the hardest would have to be not being able to communicate with anyone. He is unable to express his concerns for them or that he will not harm them. His family is tested through their suffering. Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, and Grete all take up jobs to supplement the lose of Gregor's income. Gregor was able to set up a comfortable living for his family through his salary. When he is transformed their lifestyle drastically changes and they must learn to live through it. Thought in the beginning they care for Gregor, it soon becomes a burden. The only reason they stay in that apartment, even though it was above their means, is because they do not know what to do with Gregor. When he passes away, this burden is lifted from them and they can move on. The family goes through these hard times and come out of it as stronger people. Mr. and Mrs. Samsa even notice the difference in their daughter who has grown from a child to a beautiful young women. This runs parallel to so many peoples' lives who have gone through rough times and in the end come out stronger.
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