Symbols, Motifs, and Themes in 'The Metamorphosis.'
‘The Metamorphosis’ is a story about Gregor Samsa, a man who one day transforms into a gaint disgusting bug written by Franz Kafka. In the novel, Kafka have made use of symbols (an idea or object used to represent something) and motifs (reoccurring idea or concept that is used in the story) throughout the novel.
Apples are the important symbol that have been used repeatedly used by Kafka. In Bible, apples are considered a fruit of good and evil. When seeing Gregor’s transformation his mother faints, so Gregor fills his pockets with apples for the cure of his wife. He also load some on the back of Gregor, but that injures him which leads to death. Here, apples represents life and death which also leads to its theme.
Spring is another symbol in the novel which is developed after Gregor’s death which symbolizes hope and revewal. These symbols further develop the theme of family duty and responsibility.
Romeo to be a maturing character: ROMEO This gentleman, the prince's
near ally, My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt In my behalf; my
reputation stain'd With Tybalt's slander, -- Tybalt, that an hour Hath
been my kinsman! O sweet Juliet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate And
in my temper soften'd valour's steel!
Romeo is unchanged: ROMEO
Alive, in triumph! and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective
lenity, And fire - eyed fury be my conduct now!
Answer:
I would say D) looping.
Explanation:
You are repeating the process and trying to make it sound right to you.
Hello. You forgot to introduce the answer options. The options are:
A. The white moose are rare and weird, these mysterious white moose are showing up everywhere. B. While this condition is weird, it isn't stopping these moose from popping up all over the place. C. The weird white moose are rare, but they seem to be all over the place these days. D. While this condition is rare, these mysterious white moose continue to show up across Europe.
Answer:
D. While this condition is rare, these mysterious white moose continue to show up across Europe.
Explanation:
The option selected above uses formal words and a more cultured and appropriate diction to be presented to a group of professionals who will analyze whether the text is able to expose information in an appropriate way for the academic environment. In addition to presenting a formal tone, the text remains simple and accessible so that anyone can understand the message addressed.
Answer:
1. He has tetraamelia syndrome which causes his body to have no limbs. In this way, his body has a "tubular" appearance like that of a larp.
2. When he decided to leave the circus of horrors where he performed and hide in a Butterfly Circus truck.
3. Mr. Mendez's conversation about how Will (the man who looks like a caterpillar) can do more about being a freak and the moment when he realized he could swim.
4. He started to present himself as a circus attraction, because of his skills and talents and not because of his syndrome and appearance
5. At the beginning Will is a sad and melancholy man, because of everything that happens and how he is treated in the horror show he participates in. However, when he decides to join Butterfly Circus, he finds himself in an environment where he is treated well and encouraged to be a better person. This makes him change the way he sees himself, the way he behaves and his mood, being a happy person.
Explanation:
Butterfly Circus is an independent short film, set during the Great Depression. In this story we are introduced to Will, who has no arms or legs and performs at the city's horror show. However, this is an environment that makes Will sad, melancholy and hopeless, because he is very badly treated and does not see himself as someone who can do anything but present himself as a freak.
Until he decides to join Butterfly Circus, a circus where people are encouraged to discover their talents and live happily, satisfied with themselves. That's what Will does.