Metamorphosis

Breton Lay

A short medieval romance with magic, knights, and moral lessons

Chivalric Code

A code of honor including loyalty, courage, and protecting others

Dual identity (human vs. animal nature)

What does the werewolf symbolize?

Humanity and civilization

What do the clothes symbolize?

True nobility comes from actions, not appearance, Betrayal leads to consequences

whats the theme of “the lay of the werewolf”

plantation econom

A system based on agriculture and social class inequality

bourgeoisie

The middle/upper class focused on wealth and status

magical realism

Mixing realistic settings with strange elements treated as normal

Women being controlled and objectified

What do the dolls symbolize?

Exploitation and parasitism

What do the prawns symbolize?

Greed and abuse of power

What do the doctors represent?

Wealth and power lead to exploitation, Women are trapped by societal expectations

whats the theme of the youngest doll

Franz Kafka

Who wrote The Metamorphosis?

allegory

A story with a deeper symbolic meaning

He is weak, passive, and not traditionally heroic

Why is Gregor an anti-hero?

Loss of humanity and identity

What does Gregor turning into an insect symbolize?

Work pressure and capitalism

What does the Chief Clerk represent?

People are valued for productivity, not humanity,

what’s the theme of the metamorphosis?

Robert Louis Stevenson

Who wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

The dual nature of humans (good vs. evil)

What is the main idea of the story of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

Hidden secrets and separate identi

What do doors symbolize?

wo different sides of one person

What do the names Jekyll and Hyde suggest?

The desire to escape consequences

What does the potion symbolize?

Evil is underdeveloped but still powerful

Why is Hyde smaller and deformed?

Everyone has both good and evil within them, Hiding your darker side can lead to destruction

Theme of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?