Question

question 2 of 10
the changes that grete and gregors parents undergo over the course of the metamorphosis affect the plot by:
a. showing that the other characters in the story are important, too.
b. moving the story forward and increasing dramatic tension.
c. making the characters seem more human and appealing.
d. allowing the reader to relate to the characters and their emotions.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option in the context of "The Metamorphosis". Option A is incorrect as the focus is on plot progression, not just showing other characters' importance. Option C: the characters' changes (like parents' selfishness, Grete's growth) don't make them more "appealing" in a simple way. Option D: while readers can relate, the primary effect on the plot is progression. Option B: the parents' and Grete's changes (e.g., parents' financial struggles, Grete's shift from caring to distant) drive the story forward (e.g., Gregor's isolation, his death) and create dramatic tension (e.g., family conflicts, Gregor's despair).

Answer:

B. moving the story forward and increasing dramatic tension.