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question 13 of 22
click to read the passage from the metamorphosis, by franz kafka. then answer the question.
kafka believed that his father was too disapproving. which excerpt from the passage suggests that gregor and his father had a similar relationship?

a. his father took it to mean that something bad had happened

b. gregor got out.

c. you women wouldn’t listen would you

d. grete had not said enough.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "his father took it to mean that something bad had happened" doesn't directly show a disapproving relationship between Gregor and his father.
• Option B: "Gregor got out" is a simple action and doesn't imply a relationship dynamic.
• Option C: "you women wouldn’t listen would you" shows a tone of disapproval and frustration from the father towards others, which can be seen as similar to Kafka's view of his disapproving father. This excerpt suggests a controlling or disapproving interaction, mirroring the relationship Kafka had with his father and potentially Gregor with his.
• Option D: "Grete had not said enough" is about Grete and doesn't relate to Gregor's relationship with his father.

Answer:

C. you women wouldn't listen would you