Question

4.3.7 quiz: analyze the resolution of the metamorphosis
question 10 of 10
the metamorphosis could be considered a comedy because the story:
a. effectively shows the reader how isolated gregor becomes.
b. shows that gregors life was lonely and unfulfilling before he became a bug.
c. explains gregors transformation using only the third - person limited perspective.
d. contains ridiculous elements like gregor scurrying around the room.

Explanation:

To determine why The Metamorphosis could be considered a comedy, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Isolation is a tragic theme, not comedic. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Loneliness/unfulfillment is tragic, not comedic. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Narrative perspective (third - person limited) does not define comedy. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Comedy often includes ridiculous or absurd elements. Gregor scurrying as a bug is absurd/ridiculous, fitting comedic traits.

Answer:

D. contains ridiculous elements like Gregor scurrying around the room.