1) When I first heard that Gregors woke up as an instinct I reacted with confusion from the start. I then pictured waking up as an insect and realized how absurd I would feel. I definitely found it comical and enticing. I began to take the novel seriously when Gregor attempted to get out of his bed. The story painted such a struggle for Gregor which again forced me to imagine myself in a similar situation. This abnormal beginning caught my attention and made me want to find out how this drastic change will affect Gregor and weather he would be able to transform back.
4) Kafka does not allowed for Gregror to act shocked by his new body because it emphasises Gregor's selflessness and his priorities. Gregor is the ultimate provider. His entire life is spent on keeping his family on track financially. All Gregor can think about when he wakes up as a bug is how he is going to get to work and how his family will be affected by his new state. He barley even acknowledges his new body and is too worried about his job to be shocked. Kafka does not add a shock factor to Gregor's reaction so his push-over personality can surface
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