Answer: D. Supporting an elderly parent financially.
In<em> The Metamorphosis,</em> Gregor works as a travelling salesman in order to support his family. This includes his aging parents and his unmarried sister. During Gregor's time and in his cultural context, supporting an elderly parent would have been commonplace. The fact that the family depends on him financially puts a lot of pressure on him, and increases the problems that come with his transformation.
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"The Prisoners" was written by Guy De Maupassant, and Berthine's role in the story is the daughter and a wife of a forester who is home alone with her mother, since her husband is serving the French Army and her<span> father is in town drilling with the local militia. Her character is strong and is not afraid. She represents an example of courage, patriotism and quick wits. Hope this answer helps.</span>