<🟣 1. Describe Gregor Samsa's transformation and his first reaction to it.
One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up from troubled dreams and finds that he has changed into a huge insect. His back has become hard like a shell, his stomach is brown and curved, and he has many tiny legs. At first, he cannot believe what has happened. He thinks it may be a dream, but soon he understands that it is real. Surprisingly, Gregor does not panic about his new body. Instead, he starts worrying about being late for work. Since he is the only earning member of the family, he is more concerned about his job than his strange appearance. This shows that Gregor is a loving, responsible, and hardworking man.>
<🔵 2. Why is Gregor worried about his job after his transformation?
After waking up as an insect, Gregor notices that he has overslept and missed his train. He becomes very worried because he has never been absent from work before. He fears that his boss will become suspicious and may send someone to his house. Gregor works as a travelling salesman and earns money to support his parents and his sister, Grete. Although he dislikes his tiring job, he continues working because his family depends on him. He also hopes to pay off his parents' debts. His fear of losing his job is greater than his fear of becoming an insect.>
<🟢 3. Describe Gregor's struggle to get out of bed.
Gregor finds it very difficult to get out of bed because his body has completely changed. He now has many small legs instead of human arms and legs. He tries to turn over, but every movement is painful and confusing. His tiny legs move in different directions and do not obey him. He keeps trying again and again without giving up. Finally, after a lot of effort, he throws himself out of the bed and falls onto the floor. Although he feels some pain, he is happy because he has finally managed to leave the bed. His struggle shows how difficult life has become after his transformation.>
<🟠 4. How do Gregor's family members react before and after they see him?
Before seeing Gregor, his family members think that he is simply unwell. His mother gently asks him to get ready for work. His father becomes worried because Gregor never stays in bed so late. His sister Grete kindly asks whether he needs any help. However, everything changes after Gregor opens the door. His mother is shocked and faints. His father becomes frightened and angry. Grete also becomes scared and confused. Instead of understanding Gregor's suffering, they are terrified by his frightening appearance. Their reactions show how suddenly fear can replace love and sympathy.>
<🔴 5. Why does the chief clerk visit Gregor's house? How does he react after seeing Gregor?
The chief clerk comes to Gregor's house because Gregor has not gone to work or informed the office. He believes that Gregor has become careless and even questions his honesty and dedication to work. Gregor tries to explain that he is sick and will come to work soon, but his strange voice cannot be understood. When Gregor finally opens the door, the chief clerk is horrified by his insect-like body. He slowly moves backwards in fear and then runs away from the house without listening to Gregor. His reaction shows that people judge Gregor only by his appearance.>
<🟡 6. Describe how the first chapter ends.
The first chapter ends in a very sad and painful way. After the chief clerk runs away, Gregor tries to follow him and explain his situation. His father becomes angry and starts driving him back into his room using a walking stick and a rolled newspaper. Gregor finds it difficult to move because of his new body. While trying to enter the room, he gets badly hurt as he squeezes through the narrow doorway. Finally, his father pushes him inside and shuts the door. Gregor is left alone, injured, frightened, and rejected by his own family. The chapter ends by showing Gregor's loneliness and the beginning of his tragic life.>