Thursday 4/11

Journal:  Respond to the quote below:  *(Consider what concerns Gregor most?  What does this reveal about his character?  Themes generated)

“If they were shocked, then Gregor had no further responsibility and could be calm. But if they took everything calmly, he he, too, had no reason to get excited and could, if he hurried, actually be at the station by eight o'clock.” 
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

1.  Vocabulary:  Define -

Acclamation     Vituperative     Collusion     Chary     Tyro     Paroxysm     Calumniate


2.  Set schedule for Senior Projects


3.  Discuss Journal

4.  Read Ch. 1.  

Consider:  

Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor?  Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative?  What might he symbolize?

*Activity:  Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.  
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