In franz kafka's the metamorphosis, when mr. samsa first sees gregor transformed into an insect, he makes a fist at him as if to punch him. what does this action show about mr. samsa's attitude toward his son?
a. his antagonistic feelings regarding his son
b. his disappointment over his son's new form
c. his emotional attachment to his son
d. his double standards regarding his son
e. his indifference toward his son

Now close reading is an essential and foundational skill needed to succeed in any language arts course. acquiring this skill will you form a strategy when writing about literature. you will be required to perform and develop this skill as you progress through this course and other courses in your school career. identify and discuss your areas of strength in language arts. what do you do well? what do you like doing in a course like this? why do those tasks work well for you? you can also identify a challenge you have that you’d like to work on throughout this course. use this discussion as an opportunity to give advice to your classmates based on your stronger skills and to ask for with skills you are still developing.