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Which incident in Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis shows surrealism?

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Mr. Samsa fatally wounding Gregor with apples
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Answer: Mr. Samsa fatally wounding Gregor with apples.

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Gregor Samsa transforming into an insect in Kafka's ''The Metamorphosis'' is only the opening of a surrealistic journey.

A clear example of surrealism arises when Mr. Samsa gets angry at Gregor and beats him with apples, letting his long-repressed anger and injuring his son. Gregor's father beating him with apples is significant, as apples are the symbol of paradise lost in the Garden of Eden.

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