Symbols, Motifs, and Themes in 'The Metamorphosis.'
‘The Metamorphosis’ is a story about Gregor Samsa, a man who one day transforms into a gaint disgusting bug written by Franz Kafka. In the novel, Kafka have made use of symbols (an idea or object used to represent something) and motifs (reoccurring idea or concept that is used in the story) throughout the novel.
Apples are the important symbol that have been used repeatedly used by Kafka. In Bible, apples are considered a fruit of good and evil. When seeing Gregor’s transformation his mother faints, so Gregor fills his pockets with apples for the cure of his wife. He also load some on the back of Gregor, but that injures him which leads to death. Here, apples represents life and death which also leads to its theme.
Spring is another symbol in the novel which is developed after Gregor’s death which symbolizes hope and revewal. These symbols further develop the theme of family duty and responsibility.
The tone in a story can be joyful, serious, humorous, sad, threatening, formal, informal, pessimistic, and optimistic. Your tone in writing will be reflective of your mood as you are writing.
Amal's tone will be optimistic and He could sound pretentious while Marjane's tone will be a little pessimistic. Amal will be a little ostentotious while Marjane will be more humble. Amal will sound more secure while Marjane will sound more insecure due to her issues.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Exposition means Narrative exposition is the insertion of background information within a story or narrative. This information can be about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, historical context, etc. In literature, exposition appears in the form of expository writing embedded within the narrative.
This question is about "A New England Nun"
Answer:
During Joe Dagget's visit to Louisa we can infer that he cares and likes her.
Explanation:
Louisa and Joe Dagget made a promise that they would get married after Joe returned from his travels in Australia. Joe returns after 14, when he and Louisa have had new experiences and developed different goals for their life. Louisa no longer wants to marry Joe, but the promise must be kept and Joe visits her frequently. These visits make it seem that Joe likes and cares about Louisa, which is true, but as we read on, we learn that Joe is in love with another woman, but to keep the promise and not to sadden Louisa, he would marry her.
