Question

question 10 of 10
what theme common to kafkas time period was featured in the metamorphosis as well as in many other novels and films of the era?

a. the happiness associated with living with your family

b. the boredom that results from working a meaningless job

c. the chance that you could wake up one morning and find yourself transformed into a bug

d. the opportunity to travel and see the world

Explanation:

Kafka's era (early 20th century) had themes of alienation and meaningless work. In The Metamorphosis, Gregor's job is unfulfilling. Option A is incorrect (family dynamics are strained, not happy). Option C is literal (the bug transformation is symbolic, not a common theme as a literal event). Option D is irrelevant. Option B matches the era's themes of existential boredom from meaningless labor.

Answer:

B. The boredom that results from working a meaningless job