Read this excerpt from section vi of the way to rainy mountain.

now and then there comes a tarantula, at evening, always larger than you imagine, dull and dark brown, covered with long, dusty hairs. there is something crochety about them; they stop and go and angle away.

based on the author’s word choice, which word best describes the author’s view of tarantulas?

interest

dread

delight

frustration

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.