Answer these questions to explore how szymborska creates the tone of the poem. cite words and phrases from the poem to support your answers. does the speaker use formal or informal language? what is the effect of this choice? what is the speaker's attitude toward the situation he or she is describing? how does the tone of the poem change beginning with line 30?

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.