2 Kafka questions

1.  I think the illustrations are beneficial in further comprehending the plot of the short story, and confirming what I already felt.  Of course, they are exaggerated, but, thats what cartoons are meant to be.  They are also frightening, but they serve the purpose they are supposed to.  They definitely confirm my interpretation of Metamorphosis and make the read more enjoyable once finished.  I think it was illustrated in black and white so that the real purpose of the cartoon was portrayed, and all the colored didn't de-rail the reader from the purpose of the cartoon.  It created a more intense and focused read.

2.  Kafka is the most sympathetic to Gregor.  First, he makes the reader almost feel sympathetic for Gregor by using certain words that portray a feeling of remorse for the bug.  However, it is important to also take into consideration that Gregor's family has treated him like an animal his whole life, so while there is no feeling of remorse for Gregor from his family, Kafka takes the initiative and shows the remorse.  But, while  sympathy for Gragor is shown from Kafka, the reader also feels the same way.

Group feedback

As we began a new method of class lecture today, i realized student-conducted group discussion is very beneficial in the advancement of the class.  First, something productive that i learned about what we did today was the fact that every student is enticed to contribute, and you hear from student of whom usually do not participate very much.  Moreover, i found that the content of the material discussed was more personal to each individual, and each student was more passionate in the discussion.  Thus, while of course it is important to the classroom setting to sit in traditional rows or a circle, i thought that the student-led discussion not only includes everyone, but also raised passionate and substantial information.