Question

In Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Gregor’s sister, Grete, initially takes care of him and even protects him in his bug form. However, by the end of the story, she is decidedly against him and even encourages her parents to get rid of him. What theme of the story is most clearly hinted at here?

A.freedom
B.isolation
C.suppression
D.betrayal

Answer 1

Betrayal

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: D. Betrayal.

Explanation: Betrayal is an act of deliberate disloyalty to someone. In the given summary of a specific part of the plot of "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, we can see an example of betrayal, because at the end of the story Grete, who initially protects her brother and makes sure that no one hurts him, starts to be against him and even want her parents to get rid of him, being disloyal on purpose.