Study of Plot (metamorphosis & Judgment)
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The Metamorphosis
Exposition (gives information about the settings and characters)
Geogor Samsa was introduced in the beginning of the story as a transformed monstrous vermin the moment he woke up from his dreams in his room. The main character had a minor epiphany in the introduction due to this awareness of the changes made onto his body. It was described that he, a busy travelling salesman was late for work and had trouble with his locomotion. He struggled to regain control of his numb legs despite all the exhaustion from his sales work. Fabrics and paperwork were scattered across his desk signifies Geogor had no time to prepare himself properly and was too tired to follow his schedule thus resulted him late for work the next day. It was also projected that Geogor Samsas earnings are the familys primary income which results Geogor to be the responsible man for bringing prosperous to home. Throughout the time, Geogor became fearful of his role and developed certain fear towards his father indirectly – the fear of being dejected and not being able to accomplish something. The fear that was projected by Geogor was too shown when the head clerk appeared in front of his house. In between, there were flashbacks taken place which leaded Geogor to question himself why did he place himself in a miserable position when he compared his situations to other salesman. However he did not question any further because he has already understood that it is his duty to his family.
Rising action (leads up to the climax)
Gregor encouraged himself and volunteered to open the door with his own strengths thus resulted a cheer from his family. However Gregor was not entirely aware of his own transformed body as he was too indulged in solving the external conflicts which were built up by the head clerk and his family members – which then lead us to foreshadowing when we knew that everyone would be surprised after they saw Gregors transformation.
Gregor decided to come out from his room after he heard Gretes playing and wanted to listen to her in a clearer view even though the living room was filled with people who arent his family members.
Climax (the moment of greatest intensity)
When Gregor woke up and found himself in a monstrous vermin.
The head clerk showed up in front of Gregors house after Gregor had internal conflicts whether to decide to show up for work.
Suspense was added when Gregors father budged abruptly into Gregors room and threw an apple which ended up inside Gregors back for quite some time. Gregor heard and roughly saw his sister and his mother trying to stop his dad from moving towards him. It caused more tension in the family and flaming their desire to get rid of Gregor even more.
Gregors most trusted family member, his sister has decided to give up on him and convinced the family to also give up on Gregor stating that Gregor isnt himself anymore despite Gregor still had his sanity remained.
When Gregor made his way back to his room after the boarders left, the door behind him shut quickly and a voice was heard. It turned out that it was his sister that has been standing by ready and waiting to lock Gregor back into his room. It was much tensed as we were made to understand that Gregor loved and was close his sister, believed that his sister would probably be the one who understood him very much compared to his parents.
Gregor came to an understanding that his existence isnt needed by his family but a misfortune that has casted his love ones more sufferings instead of happiness.
“His thoughts, full of tenderness and love, went back to his family. He was even more firmly convinced than his sister, if possible, that he should disappear. He remained in this state of empty and peaceful reflection until the tower clock struck three in the morning. He hung on to see the growing light outside the window. Than his head sank involuntarily to the floor and his last feeble breath streamed from his nostrils.” – He decided to leave after he was convinced that he isnt needed anymore and believed that by disappearing, would lift up the familys burden.
Falling action (occurs after the climax)
The lady-keeper found Gregors body and notified Gregors death to the family.
Denouement (how things are settled in the end)
The family sold off the apartment and decided to move into a new apartment.
The Judgment
Exposition (gives information about the settings and the character)
The story unfolds with the settings of the Georgs housing environment – the river, the bridge and the faintly green hill on the far bank. Then the story slowly moves on to Georgs thoughts of writing his friend a letter.
Rising action (leads up to climax)
Georg had an external