10 Questions on Ch. 3

1. When Gregor was working his parent’s debt off he was thinking about them so why did they exclude him?

Gregor’s parents did not really care about Gregor. Gregor was there to provide for the family and that was it. He really didn’t have too much of a relationship with them, so when he needed them, it didn’t really matter to them.

2. Do you think that they move the furniture in the room to kill him faster?

In a way, I do think that they moved the furniture in the room to kill Gregor faster. It might not have been the full intention in the beginning but, taking a way the furniture was taking away a part of Gregor’s past. They say the past makes people who they are, without the past, they are nothing. The sooner Gregor is gone and dead, the sooner the family can move away and be done taking care of him.

3. Why does Gregor feel depression at his family's reaction to him?

Gregor feels depressed because his family doesn’t have any sympathy for him and his current state. It is not even Gregor’s fault that he is this insect, but his family treats him as if this is a burden he has brought upon them. He feels sad and depressed because his family doesn’t want anything to do with him and they act as if it’s his fault he is this insect.

4. Does Gregor's family feel sadness at his death? Relief?

Gregor’s family feels sadness for about a minute after his death but then they feel relief. Since Gregor is gone and dead, the family can move on and focus on their future. They have the chance to move and start a family for Grete.

5. Why does Gregor want to kidnap his sister when he hears her playing the violin?

Gregor wants Grete to do something with her life. He loves hearing her play the violin and he thinks she is really good at it. He wants her to do it as her profession.

6. Why does Gregor's family stop believing that the bug Gregor is really Gregor?

The family stops believing Gregor is really himself because they do not even recognize him anymore. Gregor has changed so much that he is not even the same “person” anymore. He can’t even talk with his family and tell them how he feels. He doesn’t do anything anymore but just sit around and climb up walls. He has changed so much from what his family has known.

7. How does Gregor's family get over losing Gregor so quickly?

The family gets over losing Gregor so quickly by trying to look at the bright side of the situation. The family realizes they no longer have to take care of Gregor and they can move into a better apartment. Losing Gregor is a gain for the family because they don’t have to worry about their past and debt, and they can just move on.

8. Why does the family abandon Gregor?

The family abandons Gregor because it’s easy for them. They don’t even feel like he is the same person and they don’t really want to worry about him. After abandoning him, they don’t have the burden of worrying about him in his unusual state.

9. Why does Gregor still have love and affection for his family even after they start to forget about him?

This family is all Gregor has. He has no friends, no relationships with anyone else. Although the relationship Gregor has with his family is not necessarily good, it’s all he knows. He is used to providing for his family and they are a big part of his life. His whole life is based off his family and he feels love for them.

10. Why does Grete NOW choose to get a job? Both her parents are getting them so what is the point?

Grete feels a sense of responsibility now that she is taking care of Gregor. Her parents are starting to notice her and give her attention. She likes the feeling of being responsible and getting rewarded for it.