Question

4.4.3 test (cst): the novella: franz kafkas the metamorphosis
question 15 of 20
which event from the metamorphosis by franz kafka is most likely the falling action of the story?
a. gregor learns to master his insect body by crawling on the walls.
b. gregor slowly dies from his injury, becoming even more isolated.
c. gregor tries to communicate with his supervisor through the door.
d. gregors father throws an apple at him, which lodges in his back.

Explanation:

To determine the falling action, we analyze the plot structure. The falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.

• Option A: Gregor mastering his insect body is part of the rising action or development, not falling action.
• Option B: Gregor slowly dying from his injury and becoming more isolated happens after the climax (when his family's rejection peaks, like the apple - throwing incident) and leads towards the resolution (his death and the family's new start).
• Option C: Gregor trying to communicate with his supervisor is part of the rising action, as it's early in the story when the conflict is just starting.
• Option D: Gregor's father throwing an apple at him is the climax, as it's the most intense moment of conflict and rejection.

Answer:

B. Gregor slowly dies from his injury, becoming even more isolated.