Question

After Gregor turns into a giant insect in Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, he is unable to communicate with his family. Why is that the case?

A Gregor's family members don't want to hear what he says.
B The door of Gregor's bedroom is routinely locked.
C Gregor has lost the ability to speak.
D Gregor is intimidated by his father's hostility.

Answer 1

C Gregor has lost the ability to speak.

Gregor is imagining himself as an insect and loses his human characteristics.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is : C. Gregor has lost the ability to speak.

Explanation: For Gregor all his situation changes when he wakes up one morning observes that it has become a very large insect, his human part from that moment enters into a conflict with the animal (insect) and his life becomes unbearable. The insect was distressed because he could miss the train and be late to the office and despite everything he was very responsible.