17. How would you characterize Gregor’s sister? What is her attitude toward Gregor after his transformation and how is it revealed? How and why does her attitude change toward Gregor as the story progresses? 18. How would you characterize Gregor’s father and mother? What are their respective attitudes toward Gregor following his change and how are they revealed?
19. How does Gregor’s attitude toward his family change during the course of the story? What brings about the change in his attitude?
20. Contrary to what Gregor had been led to believe, his father had not actually gone bankrupt when the business failed. What does this signify?
21. Why does Gregor not want the furniture removed from his room? Why does Grete become so determined to remove the furniture?
22. How is the way the cleaning woman responds to Gregor different from the way the others respond to him? What is the reason for the difference?
23. Why is Gregor so moved by his sister’s violin playing?
24. What causes Gregor’s death? What are his family’s feelings concerning his death?