Metamorphosis chapter 3

How long has Gregor been suffering with the apple in his back?

one month

The embedded apple reminded the family...

that it was their duty to endure Gregor (and nothing more)

How has have the family rhythms changed?

there are no more animated conversations

What job has the sister taken on?

job as a salesgirl

what job has the mother taken on?

sew lingerie for a clothing store

What does the father refuse to take off?

his bank messenger uniform

What is the state of the uniform that the father won't take off?

it is dirty, covered with stains

"stinted" means:

restricted economically

Who was let go, who was newly hired on?

the maid, a cleaning woman

What did the family sell off?

various pieces of jewelry

What is the family's biggest complaint?

they can't give up the apartment

What is Gregor no longer able to do as a result of his wound?

climb the walls

What does the family allow Gregor to do?

open the door, allow him to watch and listen from his room

How does Gregor spend days and nights?

almost entirely without sleep

What does Gregor remember?

the boss, the manager, salesmen friends, a chambermaid,

Are any of these old acquaintances of any help to Gregor?

No

What happened with the cashier in a millinery store

he courted her earnestly but too slowly

What does Gregor's room look like now?

streaks of dirt on walls, dust and filth on the floor

What is Grete's attitude as she "cleans" Gregor's room?

irritableness

The mother cleans Gregor's room, is Gregor appreciative?

no, it irritates him

The mother's cleaning of the room promotes a fight with Grete, who hammers the table, what is Gregor's reaction?

he hisses loudly with rage

Who is not repelled by Gregor?

the cleaning lady (old widow)

What does the cleaning lady call Gregor?

dung beetle

What else does the family do to bring in more money?

the rent a room to three boarders

What happens to any excess furniture in the apartment?

It is stored in Gregor's room

Where do the boarders take their meals?

at the table where the family used to eat

where does the family eat?

in the kitchen

what is Gregor's frustration as he watches the boarders eat their meals?

He is starving, they are gorging themselves, and he is dying

What do the boarders hear one evening?

Grete playing the violin

What do the boarders do when they hear Grete playing the violin?

Invite her to play in the living room

What does Gregor do when he hears and sees Grete playing the violin

He comes out of his room,

Does Gregor care if anyone sees him? Why?

No, he shows little consideration now, when consideration had once been his greatest pride

Do the boarders appreciate Grete's playing?

no, they become bored with it

What reassures Gregor that he is still human?

He appreciates Grete's music

What does he fantasize about him and Grete?

She would come into his room and play, he would tell her about his plan to send her to the Conservatory

What is the initial reaction of the boarders when they see Gregor?

they are not upset, and more intrigued with Gregor than with the violin playing

Who reacts negatively?

the father

What do the boarders announce?

They give notice to leave, and announce they will not pay their rent

What does Grete announce about Gregor?

We must get rid of it.

What has Grete given up on?

That the vermin is Gregor

If the vermin were truly Gregor, what would he have done by now?

gone away of his own free will

What is Gregor's conviction now that the family has rejected him?

He would have to disappear

Despite the family's betrayal, how does he think of his family?

with deep emotion and love

What happens to Gregor?

he dies

Who discovers Gregor?

the cleaning lady

How does the cleaning lady announce Gregor's death to the family?

he's croaked!

What does the family announce to the boarders?

Leave my house immediately

How does the family decide to spend the day?

resting and going for a walk

What is the significance of the family leaving together

it's the first time since Gregor's metamorphosis that all three left the apartment

What does the family realize as they take stock of their situation?

Their jobs are financially advantageous with good futures

What change will they make in their living quarters

find a smaller, better located apartment

Why were they living in their current apartment?

Gregor had picked it for them

What change to the parents notice about Grete?

She has blossomed into a good looking, shapely girl

What does Grete do in the final moment of the story

She stands up and stretches her body

What do the parents plan to find for Grete?

a good husband