Seniors read Metamorphosis as apart of their AP Literature curriculum during the first three weeks of the semester. The book’s themes of isolation and alienation from society resonated heavily with many students.

“I liked that Gregor was really caring about his family even though they treated him harshly and they referred to him as it and they basically hoped that he died,” senior Tanivee Maddi said. “I didn’t like how his parents ignored him and they disregarded him after so many years of him being their son.”

The book largely focuses on themes of isolation and alienation which students believe can apply to their lives.  

“I thought the perspective on social isolation was really interesting and the idea of figuratively being isolated and literally becoming a disgusting monster,” senior Caden Jalbert said.  “The idea of work being tied to self worth was interesting and it resonated with me.”                  

Students can relate to the themes of this book in their senior year of high school dealing with planning for the future.

“I liked how it showed people being closed off by him, becoming isolated from other people

and overcoming isolation and how they feel,” senior Shriya Kulkarni said. “It relates to senior year because when we graduate we focus on our own things, our own college and it feels like we’re in our own world.”

Past senior year this book can help students navigate graduating and understanding feelings of adult-hood.

“My whole life going into college has been the goal and the idea of getting into a college is tied to my self worth,” Jalbert said. “I will think about this book throughout my life. There’s a reason it’s a great classic of 1900s literature.”