Question

Which options represent examples of absurd elements within "The Metamorphosis"? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Gregor's family's decision to accept his condition, rather than seek help.

Gregor's sudden and inexplicable transformation into a bug.

Gregor's desire for an authentic life, despite his circumstances.

Explanation:

In The Metamorphosis, written by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up one transformed into a giant cockroach, and he and his family have to learn how to deal and what to do with this sudden transformation. The Metamorphosis is full of absurd elements, the main absurd element we can find in this book is the transformation of Gregor into a bug, and how his family tries to accept this transformation and adapt to their new way of life instead of looking out for help, the other element of absurdity in the story is the concern of Gregor of not getting into trouble with work, instead of finding the reason and solution of his sudden transformation. Since Franz Kafka never states the reason of the transformation, we can deduce that this absurdity is on purpose.

Answer 2

I believe you could pick both B and D in this scenario. I don't know for sure though.