Read these lines from the excerpt again: “Gregor,” somebody called—it was his mother—“it’s quarter to seven. Didn’t you want to
go somewhere?” What does this line reveal about Gregor? Gregor loves his mother. Gregor has had a regular life. Gregor likes being a bug. Gregor does not want to leave.
Carlos was late because he got a flat tire on his way to the market. He then had to hitch a ride to the nearest gas station. Moreover, his phone had run out of battery.
