Questions on the End of The Metamorphosis

Provide evidence that Gregor is actually an insect.
Provide evidence that Gregor is still human.
In what ways might the metamorphosis be gradual?
What other changes take place during the novella?
Do any other characters go through changes?
What is the significance of the final paragraph (55)?

The Metamorphosis

Make two columns on a page in your notebook.  On the left side, write down events that happen in the book.  On the right side, write down how Gregor responds to those events and what his responses say about him.

Also, make sure you have your answers to the following questions:

1. What do we know about Gregor?  (Both before and after the metamorphosis)
2. What has happened in the plot?

Metamorphosis Questions

1. Provide evidence that Gregor is actually an insect.
2. Provide evidence that Gregor is still human.
3. In what ways might the metamorphosis be gradual?
4. What other changes take place during the novella?
5. What is the significance of the final paragraph (55)?
6. How is The Metamorphosis like a fairy tale?  Think of folktales/fairytales you know.  Compare them to the novella.  
7. What is symbolic in the novel?  If a object, action, or idea is symbolic, what does it symbolize?  Consider Gregor’s room, the apple, and Mr. Samsa’s uniform, for example.
8. Which characters are doubles of each other?  How?  Are any of them foils?
9. How much does Gregor really know about himself?