The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis by Kafka is an intriguing tale that introduces readers to George Samsa. At the beginning of the story, Gregoris transformed into a monstrous bug. As the story continues the reader is given insight to the life of Gregor. As the story progresses Gregor’s family begins to question whether or not they can continue living with George’s current condition. In some parts of the story the family lashes out at George and seems to not care for him. However, Gregor understands the turmoil his transformation has put his family in and decides to end both his and they’re suffering. 

At the start of the story, the readers are informed that Gregor has been transformed into a bug. Due to his current change he is unable to attend to work. Never before missing a day, Gregor’s family finds it weird he has not come out of his room.

Since he has failed to come into work the manager decides to fire Gregor. This results in Gregor dashing out of his room, allowing everyone to see his new state. Terrified, Gregors father ushers him harshly back inside his room. As the story progresses the family begins to care about Gregor's well being less and less. They see him as a monsters creature and not as their son. Gregor is the main income in the Samsa family, now that he is no longer doing his "duty" his family is resisting him. His father may even resent him some since he cannot be the sole provider for the family. Nonetheless, even as his family turns against him Gregor still feels as if he must provide for his family. At one point Gregor recalls wanting to provide his sister with money to go to violin school. Even as a bug he is thinking of how he can better his families life. At the climax of the story, Grete, Gregor's sister tells the Samsa family that if Gregor could understand them he would ease them of their disdain and simply go away. Not wanting to disappoint