All literary theories are acceptable to use.
b. Mom told us to clean up our rooms.
c. My little brother doesn't want to clean his room.
d. Hang up your clothes when you get home.
B. You may think otherwise, but what I tell you is true.
C. Trolls live under bridges; elves do not.
D. Where did you find the papers that I lost?
The correct answer is B. show what the overall story is about
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He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague hopes which, however, always led to the same conclusion: for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them.
the metamorphosis of Gregor from human to insect
the breakdown of family structure
the disconnection between mind and body
the sense of duty toward one's family
the basic need for food in every living thing
Answer: the sense of duty toward one's family
Explanation: In these two excerpts of "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, the theme that both have in common is the sense of duty toward one's family. Gregor always provided money for his family. In the first excerpt, he is proud of being able to provide a comfortable life for his family and is afraid that they may lose it now that he has become an insect. In the second excerpt, he is worried about the unpleasantness he is imposing on his family.