Journal: Respond to the quote below:
"On that first day, the maid-what and how much about the occurrences she knew was entirely unclear-had also fallen to her knees and begged the mother to dismiss her immediately..."
*Consider why she is so terrified. *What effect does the work "occurrences" have?
1. Discuss Journal.
2. pg. 15 "Gregor's only concern had been to do everything in his power to allow his family to forget... the despair". *What is revealed about Gregor's character?
3. Read the last paragraph on pg. 15.
What is Gregor's plan? Why does he want to do this?
4. Activity: Share with a partner the last time you did something special and "selfless" for a family member. What did you do? Why? How did this make you feel? Were your efforts appreciated?
10 mins: Present to class.
5. pg. 16 What assests do the Samsa's have? How are they being used? To help whom?
6. Read: "Right now, however...." pg. 16 *Analyze why Gregor is filled with "shame and sorrow"?
Should he be?
**What is the one question that no one in the family has asked? Significance?
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