In Franz Kafka's compelling science-fiction novella; The Metamorphosis, several of the characters undergo different kinds of "transformations" throughout the course of the work. The main character, Gregor Samsa, awakes one morning to discover that he has transformed into a large bug. However, the transformation of Gregor and the affecrs it has on him are not the only Metamorphosis in the story. Gregor's transformation acts as a catalyst in changing the other characters in the story. Gregor and his sister, Grete, both undergo a profound change during the story. The Metamorphosis of both characters serve to further the meaning of the story.
In the opening scene of the novella, Gregor Samsa discovers that he has been transformed int a "monstrous vermin". The story explains that Gregor has taken the responsibilities of his family onto his won shoulders. Gregor abhorres his job but his sense of duty to his family compelles him to continue working. After his physical transformation, Gregor is confined to his room and is unable to provide for his family any longer. Gregor changes mentally to to his incompasitation. Gregor feels worthless and depressed at his state. Kafka uses Gregor's physical metamorphosis to fuel his mental one and serve to further the meaning of the work. Kafka attempts to explain that life, at many times can be depressing and a terrible burden.
Grete also undergoes a transformation during this story. The metamorphosis of Gregor serves as a catalyst to the profound change in Grete. Grete begins the story as a young girl. She is forced to change by Gregor's transformation because she becomes his caregiver. Grete is forced to begin working hard, and to play violin for the roomers as well cas care for her brother. Grete grows up a lot during the story. Through Grete's "Metamorphosis", Kafka is showing that when something bad happens in your life, you must constantly grow up quickly and mature with it.
The transformations of both Gregor and Grete are important to highlight the meaning of the work. Kafka uses the changes in both characters to further his messages in the story.
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Watch out for grammer and spelling. Avoid repetition "Grete also undergoes a transformation during this story." You said that in the first paragraph. Nice job mentioning Kafka and his meaning of the work in certain parts. On the AP English Rubric Scale I give you an 8, nice work.
~Jahleia Chieves
-I don't know if you need "compelling science fiction novella" but it couldn't hurt i guess.
-I'd use a different word that tranformation in the 1st Paragraph because you use it many times.
- affects
-Metamorphosis doesn't need to be capitolized.
-"further the meaning of the story": 'meaning of the story here'
-Did you want to mention part of the prompt.. like how Grete and Gregor's veiws of themselves, others and the world?
-Some points were almost on the verge of plot summary
-You only mention how Grete and Gregor's view of themselves are affected by the metamorphosis. The prompt asks for their views of others and the world aswell.
-The authors message is fuzzy. You mention 2 different messages that Kafka is trying to send.
-I like the way you word things.
-You only used "transformation" redundantly so I think thats the only commandment you kind of broke. It wasn't even a huge deal.
-Some mispelled words
Overall Score: 4
repetition and redundancy of using transformation
good word choice but watch for grammer
good intro and analyzing things
overall score: 8
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