Question

PLEASE HELPPPP::::))))))In Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Gregor’s sister, Grete, initially takes care of him and even protects him in his bug form. However, by the end of the story, she is decidedly against him and even encourages her parents to get rid of him. What theme of the story is most clearly hinted at here?
A) freedom
B)isolation
C)suppression
D)betrayal

Answer 1

D. Betrayal

One side she is helping and other side she betrayal try to get ride of him

Answer 2

Answer: The theme of the story that is most clearly hinted at here is D) betrayal.

Explanation: Although throughout the story Grete shows pity for Gregor and takes care of him by giving him food and cleaning his room, towards the end of the story she changes her attitude and starts to behave the same way as Gregor's parents, who despise their son. In that way, as she goes from being a girl to becoming a woman, Grete stops showing love for his brother and she even recommends their parents to get rid of him. Therefore, when Grete becomes mature, she ends up being disloyal to Gregor, who feels hurt and disappointed due to her new attitude.