Question

1. what does the chief clerks reaction to gregors voice reveal about social expectations? rl.9 - 10.2

• a. compassion is valued over productivity
• b. the company protects its employees
• c. people are judged by appearances and performance
• d. gregors boss is understanding and kind

1. which detail best develops the theme of alienation? rl.9 - 10.2

• a. the clerk retreats in horror at the sight of gregor
• b. gregor locks his door from the inside
• c. his sister knocks softly and speaks kindly
• d. gregor tries to crawl under the couch for safety

1. what does gregors effort to unlock the door with his mouth indicate about his character? rl.9 - 10.3

• a. his determination to maintain dignity
• b. his resignation to his condition
• c. his desire to frighten his family
• d. his sense of humor amid tragedy

1. kafkas choice to delay the familys direct sight of gregor builds— rl.9 - 10.5

• a. mystery and dramatic irony
• b. comic misunderstanding
• c. sympathy for the family
• d. realism and ordinary pacing

1. the imagery describing gregors fathers \clenched fists\ and \stern face\ suggests— rl.9 - 10.4

• a. compassion
• b. resentment and dominance
• c. confusion
• d. indifference

1. which theme is reinforced when gregor notices his familys fear and withdrawal? rl.9 - 10.2

• a. love conquers all differences
• b. society rejects those who deviate from norms
• c. work brings unity
• d. transformation leads to understanding

Explanation:

1. In The Metamorphosis, the chief clerk's reaction to Gregor's voice (after his transformation) shows a focus on appearance and performance. Gregor's voice is different (due to his insect - like state), and the chief clerk's reaction implies that in this social context, how one sounds (appearance - related in a sense, as voice is part of one's perceived self) and performance (Gregor's work performance is likely expected to be normal despite his transformation) are key.
2. Alienation is about being isolated or set apart. When the clerk retreats in horror at the sight of Gregor, it shows Gregor's separation from the normal social interaction. His physical transformation makes him an "other," and the clerk's reaction emphasizes this alienation.
3. Gregor's effort to unlock the door with his mouth (a difficult task as he is now an insect) shows his determination. He is trying to maintain some normalcy (opening the door, perhaps to interact or show he is still "himself" in some way), which is related to maintaining dignity.
4. Delaying the family's direct sight of Gregor creates mystery (what does he really look like?) and dramatic irony (the reader may know more about Gregor's state than the family initially).
5. "Clenched fists" and "stern face" are physical manifestations of negative emotions like resentment. The father's posture also suggests a desire to dominate (perhaps over Gregor, who is now in a "weak" insect form).
6. When Gregor's family fears and withdraws from him (because of his transformation, which makes him deviate from the normal human form), it reinforces the theme that society (here, the family as a micro - society) rejects those who deviate from norms.

Answer:

1. C. People are judged by appearances and performance
2. A. The clerk retreats in horror at the sight of Gregor
3. A. His determination to maintain dignity
4. A. Mystery and dramatic irony
5. B. Resentment and dominance
6. B. Society rejects those who deviate from norms