Question

what happens when grete plays the violin in the living room?

a. gregors father forbids her to play the violin ever again.
b. gregor leaves his room and the renters see him.
c. the noise makes gregors ears hurt and he dies.
d. the renters offer to pay for grete to go to the conservatory.

Explanation:

Analyze the plot of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

In Part III of The Metamorphosis, Grete plays the violin in the living room for the three lodgers (renters). Attracted and moved by the music, Gregor crawls out of his room into the living room, hoping to show his sister how much he appreciates her playing.

Evaluate the consequences of Gregor's action

As Gregor enters the living room, he is spotted by the three renters. This discovery causes a disturbance, leading the renters to declare they are moving out immediately without paying rent, which ultimately precipitates the final family crisis and Gregor's death.

Answer:

• (A) Gregor's father forbids her to play the violin ever again.
• (B) Gregor leaves his room and the renters see him. (Correct answer)
• (C) The noise makes Gregor's ears hurt and he dies.
• (D) The renters offer to pay for Grete to go to the conservatory.