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.
Oh my lord almost the entire thing is a series of devises, especially irony.
A very obvious example you'd be advised not to use: the irony of Romeo's sacrifice, drinking the poison to be with his love, only to be the cause of her demise. Very poetic.
Another example of irony: The Montague's and Capulet's determination to keep their children safe from the other family, only to drive them both to their graves through increasingly hateful acts.
Honestly the entire story is riddled with irony. Pick a situation where a character makes a choose that ends up doing the oppositite of what they intended.
Answer:
B) Watson is an archetypal character, a patient sidekick who displays loyalty and serves as a comedic element.
Explanation:
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The answer is B.
"Grandma taught me to make cheesecake" is the only sentence that makes sense when it stands alone.
Society, in general. In essence, Shakespeare aims to say we are all just pretending in front of other people, like a facade. We will have our moments and our downs. The “one man pays many parts” can be how a person can pretend to be something they are not to get others to like them. Like trying to fit in one group, you’ll pretend to be into what they are or etc. Can be applied in the dating scene, friendships, work and other forms of social life.
