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What is Gregor’s remaining injury?
An apple lodged in his back.
What does Gregor’s father do in the evenings?
He dozes off in his bank messenger uniform, dirtying it.
What does Gregor’s mother do in the evenings?
She sews underwear for a lingerie business.
What does Grete do in the evenings?
She studies French and shorthand to better herself as a salesgirl.
Who does Gregor’s family hire as a replacement for the servant girl?
An elderly charwoman.
What does Gregor’s family sell to make end’s meet?
Family jewelry.
What does Gregor feel at this time?
Gregor feels guilty for not being able to provide for his family, but he is also bitter that he is being neglected by Grete.
Why is Grete angry when Gregor’s mother cleans Gregor’s room?
Grete believes she is the sole caretaker of Gregor, despite her negligence of him as of late.
What are Gregor’s interactions with the charwoman like?
The charwoman calls him an “old dung beetle” and refuses to be intimidated by his actions to scare her away.
Why are massive piles of furniture being moved to Gregor’s room?
Three boarders have been taken in to the apartment for the family to make more money.
What do the three boarders demand one night?
For Grete to play her violin in front of them.
How does Gregor feel about the furniture piling in his room?
He initially finds it amusing to push the furniture around, but grows depressed with the neglected state of his room.
Why does Gregor advance into the living room once Grete plays the violin for the boarders?
Gregor sees the boarders are not enjoying the music, and he dreams of telling Grete his appreciation and earlier plans for her musical career.
What do the boarders do once they see Gregor?
They immediately demand to not pay for their stay from the conditions surrounding Gregor’s bug form.
What does Grete make the family conclude at the end of the night?
Gregor is no longer human because he refuses to understand and compromise with the family’s situation.
How does Gregor die?
He is locked in his room by Grete and feels guilty about his role in the family, dying by dawn of the next day.
What does the charwoman do upon seeing Gregor dead?
She notices his shriveled body from malnourishment and alerts the family.
How does Gregor’s family react to Gregor’s death.
They appear relieved and plan to downgrade to a new apartment, fire their staff, and retreat to the countryside for the day.
How has Grete had her own metamorphosis in the book?
Grete went from an almost unwanted spoiled girl in the family to a responsible and marriageable salesgirl
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