1OAkanji TMAllegory
Oluwatunmise Akanji
Ms. Hudgins
AP Literature 1
15 January 2015 Gregor’s Metamorphosis as Allegory An allegory is a story in which characters, events, and settings symbolize abstract or moral concepts from the real world. Using PASSAGES/QUOTES from the entire text as needed, explain the following allegorical connections to The Metamorphosis. In other words, explain how/when these ideas are developed in the text.
QUESTION
QUOTE FROM
BOOK
YOUR
EXPLANATION
CONNECTION TO
REAL WORLD:
Think of a realworld situation that relates to this/these idea(s).
The isolation of an individual results in a spiritual death that dehumanizes the lonely person. In what ways is Gregor
“dehumanized” by his isolation? What about his life leads him to feel isolated?
“He found it difficult to bear lying down quietly during the night and soon eating no longer gave him the slightest pleasure.
So for diversion he acquired the habit of crawling back and forth across the walls and ceiling. He was especially fond of hanging from the ceiling.”
(Kafka,
1915)
Gregor is left alone most of the time. the only time he isn’t alone is when his sister comes to feed him. Isolation has brought out more insect like characteristics in
Gregor. He feels more comfortable hanging upside off the ceiling like a bat.
A normal human cannot enjoy being upside down like he did. The transformation and the fear that he will hurt or scare his family members
A real life situation that relates to this passage is the history of African
Americans and
Jewish people. they were not treated like every other human because of their difference from the masses and the majority. they were separated and isolated through internment camps or crop fields.
keeps Gregor from approaching them.
Meaningless work or drudgery alienates the individual from living an authentic, meaningful life. Find a quote that describes Gregor’s
Ms. Hudgins
AP Literature 1
15 January 2015 Gregor’s Metamorphosis as Allegory An allegory is a story in which characters, events, and settings symbolize abstract or moral concepts from the real world. Using PASSAGES/QUOTES from the entire text as needed, explain the following allegorical connections to The Metamorphosis. In other words, explain how/when these ideas are developed in the text.
QUESTION
QUOTE FROM
BOOK
YOUR
EXPLANATION
CONNECTION TO
REAL WORLD:
Think of a realworld situation that relates to this/these idea(s).
The isolation of an individual results in a spiritual death that dehumanizes the lonely person. In what ways is Gregor
“dehumanized” by his isolation? What about his life leads him to feel isolated?
“He found it difficult to bear lying down quietly during the night and soon eating no longer gave him the slightest pleasure.
So for diversion he acquired the habit of crawling back and forth across the walls and ceiling. He was especially fond of hanging from the ceiling.”
(Kafka,
1915)
Gregor is left alone most of the time. the only time he isn’t alone is when his sister comes to feed him. Isolation has brought out more insect like characteristics in
Gregor. He feels more comfortable hanging upside off the ceiling like a bat.
A normal human cannot enjoy being upside down like he did. The transformation and the fear that he will hurt or scare his family members
A real life situation that relates to this passage is the history of African
Americans and
Jewish people. they were not treated like every other human because of their difference from the masses and the majority. they were separated and isolated through internment camps or crop fields.
keeps Gregor from approaching them.
Meaningless work or drudgery alienates the individual from living an authentic, meaningful life. Find a quote that describes Gregor’s