In "The Metamorphosis" Part 1, Gregor stated that if it wasn't for his parents' debt, he would have given his notice at work long ago. What does this suggest about his transformation?
A) It had actually been years in the making.
B) It was evident only to him.
C) It happened without warning.
D) It was merely psychological, not physical.
I'm pretty confused by this question, can someone help me please?!?!
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http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/metamorph/section1.rhtml
Of course! I'd be happy to help you understand the question.
In "The Metamorphosis" Part 1, Gregor states that if it wasn't for his parents' debt, he would have given his notice at work long ago. The question is asking what this statement suggests about Gregor's transformation.
Let's break down the options:
A) It had actually been years in the making: This option suggests that Gregor's transformation had been happening gradually over a long period. However, there is no information in the statement to support this idea.
B) It was evident only to him: This option implies that Gregor's transformation is something only he is aware of. Again, there is no evidence in the statement to suggest this.
C) It happened without warning: This option suggests that Gregor's transformation occurred suddenly and unexpectedly. This could be a possibility, as the statement doesn't indicate any prior knowledge or preparation for the transformation.
D) It was merely psychological, not physical: This option proposes that Gregor's transformation is only happening in his mind and is not a physical change. However, the statement implies that there is a practical reason (his parents' debt) for staying in his job, which suggests that the transformation has some physical implications.
Considering all the options and the statement, the best answer is C) It happened without warning, as the statement doesn't indicate any prior intention or expectation of the transformation.