Question

What theme do these two excerpts from Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis have in common?

It was so quiet all around too, even though there must have been somebody in the flat. "What a quiet life it is the family lead," said Gregor to himself, and, gazing into the darkness, felt a great pride that he was able to provide a life like that in such a nice home for his sister and parents. But what now, if all this peace and wealth and comfort should come to a horrible and frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to think about too much, so he started to move about, crawling up and down the room.
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He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague hopes which, however, always led to the same conclusion: for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them.

the metamorphosis of Gregor from human to insect

the breakdown of family structure

the disconnection between mind and body

the sense of duty toward one's family

the basic need for food in every living thing

Answer 1

Answer: the sense of duty toward one's family

Explanation: In these two excerpts of "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, the theme that both have in common is the sense of duty toward one's family. Gregor always provided money for his family. In the first excerpt, he is proud of being able to provide a comfortable life for his family and is afraid that they may lose it now that he has become an insect. In the second excerpt, he is worried about the unpleasantness he is imposing on his family.

Answer 2

I believe that the theme that these two excerpts from Frank Kafka's Metamorphosis have in common is the sense of duty toward one's family. Gregor feels that he needs to keep his family happy and rich, and even though he is a bug at the moment, that sense of duty doesn't disappear.