tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953690364532718935.post8759256239278358760..comments2024-03-10T15:20:30.552-05:00Comments on stmhumanities: Oh, but what's in a nameMrs.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626503384057111894noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953690364532718935.post-48189400290402808252015-01-24T17:42:38.265-06:002015-01-24T17:42:38.265-06:00I think that the meaning "alert or watchful&q...I think that the meaning "alert or watchful" could definitely hold meaning in respect to how Gregor is. Like Ross said, I think that since Gregor is the only one who works in his family, his constant and strong work ethic, lead him to always be alert. As someone who never took the time for himself and only worked for the well being of others, he forced himself to constantly be in the state of awareness and alertness. The adjectives alert and watchful describe how Gregor is with other people and how he treats them, but it does not describe the way he thinks or treat himself. Also, when Gregor turns into a beetle, he is always so observant and alert about what his family members are saying and what they think of them. He listened by the door to hear his family's observations, and when his sister would come into the room, he would always question what she was thinking. He is always alert and watchful about what others think of him. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193881891872005443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953690364532718935.post-28494016041204969012015-01-24T11:30:32.989-06:002015-01-24T11:30:32.989-06:00Perhaps there is another meaning to watchful and a...Perhaps there is another meaning to watchful and alert that we could assume, even though it is extremely simple and most likely balderdash. Think back to Gregor's position in his family. He is the only worker, probably the most responsible of the four, and, most importantly, brings home the bacon. But why does Gregor do all of this for his family? Simply because he is selfless and cares a great deal for them. He watches out for them and ensures that they can survive. He could also be considered alert because, when he sees that his sister has interest in the musical arts, he supports her and vows to send her to a school for her talent.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290417381925241091noreply@blogger.com