Question

Alisme we question,

What detail from the first paragraph of The Metamorphosis creates the most
surprise for the reader?
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A. Gregor had troubling dreams.
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B. Gregor wakes up.
C. Gregor is transformed into vermin.
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D. The bedding does not cover Gregor.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

The correct answer is C, Gregor is transformed into vermin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first paragraph of The Metamorphosis (1915) by German author Franz Kafka explains the title of the book and it's because of how it does that it has become one of the most memorable opening book sequences of the literature.

It is a striking paragraph because of how realistically and objectively describes an absurd situation: a man wakes up after weird dreams and is no longer human but shaped like vermin. The contrast between the tone of the prose and the absurdity of the situation is compelling.