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.
Margret Atwood uses the historical notes to show that no real progress has been made in gender equality in that the actions against women all the way back to biblical history (Genesis 30:1-3) are still prevalent today.
<h3>What is Gender Equality?</h3>
Gender equality refers to the fundamental human right that rests on the premise that all genders regardless of which it is are equal in nature and under the law.
It posits that all genders should be treated equally when it comes to:
- Workplace considerations
- Healthcare
- Pay
- Political opportunities etc.
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Basically what the question is asking you is to explain whether or not it is the responsibility of educational leaders to prohibit (ban) tobacco around or near their property...it wants you to use evidence and stuff like that to support your answer...so just write whether or not you think it's their job and find evidence why or why not to help support it
Answer: The author is emphasizing the sense of loss that Della must feel when she realizes she can’t use them
Explanation:
Here's the remainder of the question:
What is the purpose of the author’s description of the beauty of the combs?
a The author is emphasizing the sense of loss that Della must feel when she realizes she can’t use them.
b. This description is included as a part of the setting of the story.
c. The author is contrasting Della’spoverty with her extravagant tastes.
d. The author wants the reader to understand Jim’s disappointment in Della..
From the excerpt, we can deduce that Della had always worshipped and craves for the beautiful combs, which were pure tortoise shell, and had jewelled rims which she could use for her hair.
We are further told that even though the conbs were expensive, and that she had craved and yearned for them, she has them now but that the tresses that would have adorned the coveted adornments were gone.
This illustrates the sense of loss that Della must feel when she realizes she can’t use them.
U mean guilty ? It can be , wrongfully or blameworthy
