Wednesday 4/24

Journal:  Respond to the quote below:

"If Gregor could only speak to his sister and thank her for everything that she had to do for him, he would have more easily endured her service; as it stood, however, he suffered through it." (pg. 15)

*Examine the nature of Gregor's "suffering" here and also explore why he can't speak to his sister.

1.  Discuss Journal

2.  Question:  When was the last time you had difficulty "speaking/communicating" to a friend.  What was the problem?  How did it make you feel?    5 min write:  Share

3.  Pg. 17   Why does Grete not allow anyone to see Gregor's room?  Implications?

4.  pg. 17  What does Gregor realize about Grete?  How does this make him feel?


Activity:  Assume the point of view of Grete.  Describe how you feel about Gregor.

5 mins:  Share.


5.  pg. 17    "In the first fourteen days, the parents couldn't bring themselves to come in to him..."

Read paragraph:  Analyze Mrs. Samsa's reaction to her son.


6.  Complete reading pgs.  17 to 18.

Activity:  With a partner, describe the difference of opinion between Grete and her mother regarding Gregor's furniture.  Whom do you agree with?  Why?  10 mins:  Share with class.