Literary Analysis of 'The Metamorphosis'

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Katie Child Writing 1A Mr.Cody 9/13/11 Kafka: Metamorphosis paper #2 Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” is about Gregor Samsa waking up one morning to find out that he has mysteriously metamorphosized into a giant insect. He has a difficult time adjusting to his new body and even struggles trying to lift himself out of his bed. Gregor turns to the clock and realizes he is about to miss his train for his traveling salesman’s job. In spite of his current physical predicament, He still tries to think of a way he could make it to work because he must provide for his mom, dad, and sister. His father stopped working after losing his job, his sister is too young to work, and his mother is too sick, therefore Gregor is his family’s only source of income. He then hears knocks on his doors from each member of the family asking if he’s ready to catch his train. When Gregor replies, he notices his transformation has changed his voice. While Gregor is still struggling to gain control of his arthropodan body, his office manager arrives to his apartment wondering why he didn’t catch the early train. Despite him being an insect, Gregor explains he is still willing and determined to work. He also explains he had a slight illness and apologizes but no one can understand him. Gregor is then able to unlock his door with his jaw and reveal himself to the household. The office manager was appalled by Gregor’s appearance and quickly flees the scene. Gregor’s father forcefully drove Gregor back to him room and caused Gregor to be injured. Gregor is forced to stay in his room and he permits this new way of living. The family allows three lodgers to move into the house as a source of income, for Gregor is no longer able to provide for them, and him appearing in public could cause the family humiliation. After seeing Gregor, the lodgers are disgusted and threaten to sue the family. Knowing that
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