The burden of the family no longer exists, giving her peace of mind. She still fears the vermin that has become her son and finds relief once he dies. She gets a job at a lingerie shop and spends most of her time sewing rather than sitting around the house doing little to support the family. Smasa as feeble and anxious, but then she transforms into an autonomous and strong person. Gregor is a Christ like figure who suffers and dies, which ultimately leads to the rebirth of the Samsa family. Simultaneously, the reader is infuriated with the ways in which his family treats him. The reader feels pity for Gregor, and wills for him to die throughout the story, in order to put him out of his misery. The family’s initial reaction to Gregor’s death brings about conflicting thoughts in the minds of the readers. They take initiative of their lives and work to find their purpose. His parents, and sister, Grete, all find comfort in his death.They experience emotions of relief and excitement when they realize their now, insect family member, has stopped encroaching on their lives. The Samsa family is at first unfazed by Gregors death. Society no longer accepted Gregor, and also cast him away socially. His family had alienated and neglected him, causing his lonely death. He had experienced an emotional death before this physical one. He physically dies by crawling into his room, laying on the floor, and taking a final breath. Gregor dies physically, emotionally, and socially. His family is forced to step up and pursue meaning for their lives.
He once was the provider of the family, however, when he faces his transformation, he is no longer able to provide. It is through his death that his family is able to go through their own transformations. Although his physical appearances change into a vermin, his mind, personality, and thoughts remain the same. He looks into the mirror and appears to have transformed into an insect. He wakes up one morning, feeling very different. We must first examine the main character, Gregor Samsa. In the novella, The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kaka, the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, transforms so that the Samsa family can find purpose for their lives and go through a metamorphosis themselves. The novella depicts how one moment of change (such as death) can greatly affect a family.
The different obstacles and triumphs we face in life will prompt us to develop and grow as individuals, into our best form. The most relatable metaphor we can compare our lives to, is that of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Whether it be emotionally, physically, mentally, or spiritually, each individual will experience a form of change. A review by Jessica Himes, of the novella: The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka.Įach of us go through transformations throughout the span of our lives.
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