In the metamorphosis, kafka makes it evident that gregor endures a hellish existence as . being the sole of the family also takes its toll. he yearns to be free of his job and his familial obligations. it seems as though his wish has been granted when he is transformed into an insect. however, gregor cannot bask in the joy of his freedom because his physical condition causes , and he is forced to live within the confines of his room. gregor’s condition is also a symbol of his from society, which burdens him with too many expectations and unrealistic goals. nextreset

Select the correct answerwhat theme is portrayed in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich? in reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich, and therefore succeed only inresembling others like themselves, there are damasks dark wood, plants, rugs, and dull and polished bronzes-all the things people of a certaiclass have in order to resemble other people of that class. his house was so like the others that it would never have been noticed, but to him it aseemed to be quite exceptional. he was very happy when he met his family at the station and brought them to the newly furnished house all lit uwhere a tootman in a white tie opened the door into the hall decorated with plants, and when they went on into the drawing-room and the studyuttering exclamations of delight he conducted them everywhere, drank in their praises eagerly, and beamed with pleasure.a.the effect of consumerismbw the power of wealthcam keeping up appearances in societyud. wconforming to societal conventionsresetnextil rights reserved.