Across
- 4. separated or alienated from someone emotionally.
- 5. of little importance or significance.
- 7. to express strong disapproval or to judge as wrong.
- 9. a complete change in form or nature; a transformation.
- 10. worn out or weakened by age or neglect.
- 14. struggle between opposing forces (e.g., Gregor vs. his family, Gregor vs. self).
- 16. a philosophy focusing on individual freedom, choice, and meaning.
- 18. isolation or separation from others or from oneself.
- 21. disgusting; causing a feeling of strong dislike.
- 22. the author’s attitude toward the subject or characters.
- 23. the idea that human life has no clear purpose or meaning.
- 24. showing concern or care for someone’s well-being.
- 27. when the opposite of what is expected occurs.
- 28. of View the narrative voice (third-person limited in this story).
- 29. quiet, controlled, or lacking energy.
- 30. driven or forced to do something.
Down
- 1. feeling nervous, upset, or disturbed.
- 2. the outward appearance of something, often meant to hide the true reality.
- 3. having no particular interest or concern; unconcerned.
- 6. impossible to understand.
- 8. the feeling or atmosphere created for the reader.
- 11. easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.
- 12. a central message or underlying idea (e.g., isolation, family responsibility, identity).
- 13. pitifully sad, abandoned, or lonely.
- 15. extremely hungry.
- 17. deep sadness or depression.
- 19. very small or tiny.
- 20. small, disgusting animals or insects considered pests.
- 25. stubborn; refusing to change one’s mind.
- 26. when an object or action represents a deeper idea (e.g., Gregor’s insect form symbolizes dehumanization).