Answer:
At ninety-nine they began to call him well-preserved; but unchanged would have been nearer the mark.
Explanation:
This sentence describes and reveals the character, which is direct characterization..
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The borders Represent a sense of otherness unable and unwillingly to accept Gregor.
Answer: Appliances of a long lost owner are living in an abandoned cabin and have become lonely. They want to be with their master again so they leave the cabin and take a journey to their owner. Then they meet other appliances and question whether they are needed anymore or not because of newer, modern devices.
Explanation: I hope you can expand on what I wrote and write a longer response if needed!