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.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
I got the question and it was B.
The question is incomplete. The complete question is
Making college more affordable: the importance of pre-collegiate preparation
PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
A. College becomes more accessible and affordable for students when they are better educated and prepared beforehand.
B. Students need to be eased into the transition from high school to college with
additional classes and faculty support.
C. The requirements for universities have become more severe, dissuading many capable students form pursuing a post secondary education.
D. Many students miss out on applying or attending universities after high school
because they are not educated on how to properly apply.
Option (A) is correct
College becomes more accessible and affordable for students when they are better educated and prepared beforehand.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The growth and progress of a nation depend upon its highly educated students. But education should not merely be restricted to higher means. Everyone must have the right to education. But for that, it is important to make the colleges more affordable.
They should be given education beforehand and should be prepared for it so that they get an opportunity to get an admission in a college. Pre-collegiate preparation enables the students to prepare effectively for their college.
