Based on what you have read of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, what was Gregor’s biggest priority in life before he turned into
an insect? a. to improve his relationship with his father
b. to work hard and pay off his family’s debt
c. to reach the office on time every day
d. to tell his boss that he was overworked
The correct answer is B. Before he turned into an insect, Gregor's biggest priority in life was to work hard and pay off his family's debt.
Gregor was the only support of the Samsa family, composed of his sister and his parents; his work as a commercial traveler allowed him to assume the household expenses and to pay a debt owed by the father to his employer.
The first citation: Occupational Outlook Handbook. The second citation: is on how to Become a Dentist." The third citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Department of Labor, 2012. In conclusion the correct answer is option A.