In your opinion, how is the realization of Grete’s beauty a comment on patriarchal society? Provide textual evidence
At the end of The Metamorphosis, Grete’s parents start actually taking an interest in Grete, since she is the last remaining child, yet still only seem to notice her physical beauty over all other aspects. This viewpoint is a comment on the patriarchal society of the time period by showing that the only value the world placed on women was their physical appearance and ability to marry into a wealthy family. This idea is shown when Mr. and Mrs. Samsa “agreed that it would soon be time to find a good man for her” (44). Even though Grete has displayed countless times her talents beyond physical appearance, yet her family automatically sees the next step as being marriage. Any other path for Grete, and for women in general was simply out of the question and it was almost second nature to just instantly begin to look for a …show more content…
Rather, he worries about his responsibilities to his job and to his family and how he is going to continue working to provide for them. When Gregor realizes the state he is in, he begins pondering the line of work he’s in, and whether he should quit or not. Nevertheless, he still says, “First of all though, I’ve got to get up, my train leaves at five” (8). Although Gregor is most certainly incapable of going to work, he still attempts to go about his day normally, which illustrates the thought process of his fellow working class citizens. For the most part, they lead lives dedicated to their work because they need to provide for their families, and since the jobs are so strenuous and low paying, taking sick days are simply out of the question. The sad truth about Gregor’s position in the economic structure is that he frankly cannot afford to take any days off, so he must work by any means necessary to provide for his
At the end of The Metamorphosis, Grete’s parents start actually taking an interest in Grete, since she is the last remaining child, yet still only seem to notice her physical beauty over all other aspects. This viewpoint is a comment on the patriarchal society of the time period by showing that the only value the world placed on women was their physical appearance and ability to marry into a wealthy family. This idea is shown when Mr. and Mrs. Samsa “agreed that it would soon be time to find a good man for her” (44). Even though Grete has displayed countless times her talents beyond physical appearance, yet her family automatically sees the next step as being marriage. Any other path for Grete, and for women in general was simply out of the question and it was almost second nature to just instantly begin to look for a …show more content…
Rather, he worries about his responsibilities to his job and to his family and how he is going to continue working to provide for them. When Gregor realizes the state he is in, he begins pondering the line of work he’s in, and whether he should quit or not. Nevertheless, he still says, “First of all though, I’ve got to get up, my train leaves at five” (8). Although Gregor is most certainly incapable of going to work, he still attempts to go about his day normally, which illustrates the thought process of his fellow working class citizens. For the most part, they lead lives dedicated to their work because they need to provide for their families, and since the jobs are so strenuous and low paying, taking sick days are simply out of the question. The sad truth about Gregor’s position in the economic structure is that he frankly cannot afford to take any days off, so he must work by any means necessary to provide for his